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Fisheries

Exploring the viability of large-scale hatchery production of Atlantic surf clams for fishery enhancement

Hatchery production of Atlantic surf clams could be a viable sea ranching method that supports human access to the fishery, though questions remain.

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Responsibility

Can sustainable mariculture match agriculture’s output?

Global, sustainable mariculture production, developed on a massive, sustainable scale and using just a small fraction of the world’s oceanic areas, could eventually match the output of land-based agriculture production. Scale and international law considerations require the involvement of many stakeholders, including national governments and international organizations.

Responsibility

Integration, modeling key to advancing aquaculture

Careful assessments, modeling and integration of juvenile releases with other fisheries management measures can help restore stocks in objectively planned enhancement programs.