Abstract
This research service profiles important emerging developments and trends related to aquaculture.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Research Methodology
- Scope
- Research Methodology
- Introduction and Study Highlights
- Introduction
- Study Highlights
2 OVERVIEW OF THE AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICES
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- What is Aquaculture?
- Aquaculture Production Systems
- Medicated Feed; Genetic Modification and Associated Concerns
- Medicated Feed for the Aquaculture Industry
- Aquaculture and Genetic Modification
- Aquaculture Concerns
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Traceability; Industry Trends and Overview of Collaborations; Mergers and
Acquisitions
- Traceability in Aquaculture
- Industry Trends
- Research Collaborations; Mergers; and Acquisitions
- Drivers; Challenges and Future Research Directions
- Drivers
- Overview of Challenges
- General Challenges
- Technology Challenges
- Specific Challenges for Open Ocean Aquaculture
- A Glimpse into Future Research Directions
4 NOTABLE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTS IN AQUACULTURE
- Key Developments in the Corporate Sector
- Overview of Aquaculture Research and Development
- A Nanotechnology-Enabled Product for Aquaculture--USA
- Natural Solutions for Enhancing Aquaculture Productivity--Australia
- Aqua-Sphere System for Intensive Seafood Production--USA
- Innovative Netting Material to Enhance Cage Performance--Netherlands
- Spectra Fibers for Premium Fishing Line Applications--USA
- Key Developments in Academia
- DNA Chips to Aid in Gauging Salmon Health--UK
- Improved Vaccine for Rainbow Trout--USA
- Zebrafish Sheds Light on Heart Regeneration--USA
- Fortifying Fish Food with Soy--USA
- Estimating Spawning Biomass in Pelagic Fish--Portugal
- Spider Silk for Making Fishing Nets--USA
- Developing Biodegradable Fishing Line and Nets--Germany
5 PATENTS; KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS AND GLOSSARY
- Patents
- US Patents
- International Patents
- Key Industry Participants
- Key Industry Participants
- Glossary
6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES
- Database Tables
- Fish Production (1999-2006)
- Fish Body and Liver Oil Production (1996-2006)
- Total Population (1996-2006)
- Consumption Expenditure on Food; Beverage and Tobacco (1996-2006)
- Nominal GDP (2002-2012)
- Production of Frozen Foods (1999-2006)
