Aquaculture- Global Technology Developments

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)