WildLife and Fisheries Extension Unit

Aquaculture

Statement

Aquaculture has been the fastest growing segment of agriculture over the last 20 years. Today aquaculture produces over 50% of the world’s finfish and is expected to surpass worldwide beef production by 2010. Much of the growth in aquaculture has been in “developing” countries with slower growth seen in developed countries. Incredibly, eighty percent of U.S. seafood is imported. Aquaculturists in Texas produce shrimp, catfish, hybrid striped bass, red drum, tilapia, and crawfish, as well as many gamefish, bait, and ornamental species. Texas leads U.S. aquaculture production of shrimp, hybrid striped bass, and red drum. For additional information on aquaculture see to the following web sites.

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