Abstract

Develop cost effective methods of producing food fish in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Issue

Seafood is increasingly supplied by aquaculture due to the lack of supply from the wild catch. By 2010, shortage of seafood from wild catch availability is in excess of 15 million metric tons. Seafood is also one of the first food products that improve the general nutrition and welfare of low-income countries. It is likely that seafood products will be produced in low-income countries where environmental sustainability may not receive appropriate emphasis.

Response

We are working with colleagues in multiple colleges at Cornell and with scientists in Chile, private and public concerns in Mexico, and other states in the United States to address the technological issues of producing fish while maintaining the environment. A one-week short course is offered in both Spanish and English and in either a distance or hands-on format to provide fundamental teaching of engineering related to the topic.

Impact

Improved production methodologies are being used for fish production without environmental degradation.

Funding Sources

• Private (e.g., commodity groups, foundations, companies)

Key Personnel

• N/A