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The Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry and the Effects of Virginia Seafood Products in Retail Stores and Restaurants in 2023 Open
Virginia’s coastal location and abundant marine resources make its seafood industry a vital contributor to the state’s economy, supporting both local communities and tourism. This study applied input–output models and updates the economic …
Cost drivers of commercial‐scale marine finfish hatchery production in southern tier <span>US</span> states Open
The United States has the resources to become a leader in the production of marine finfish and has developed a series of national strategic plans that include increased support for the growth of commercial marine finfish production. An eco…
Water quality management strategies for super‐intensive culture of <i>Penaeus vannamei</i> with biofloc system: A case study in Virginia, <span>USA</span> Open
The aim of this case study was to investigate and describe water quality and growth performance of Penaeus vannamei produced in a super‐intensive biofloc system (BFT) under diverse water conditions (seawater and low‐salinity water) in the …
The National Regulatory Cost Burden on US aquaculture farms Open
Many government regulations have improved environmental and social quality of life in the United States, but others have resulted in negative consequences that exceed their benefits to society. This study estimated the total annual cost of…
Assessment of Water Quality, Growth of Penaeus vannamei, and Partial Budget in Super-Intensive BFT and RAS: A Comparison Between Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Open
This study evaluated water quality, growth, and partial budget analysis (PBA) for Penaeus vannamei, comparing super-intensive Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). The 69-day trial used 100 L units with two …
Seafood Purchasing Behavior in the U.S. during the Early Recovery Period from the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This study examined seafood consumption during the early period of economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, surveys of U.S. consumers compared seafood purchasing behavior of the first two quarters of 2021 (Q1, 1 Jan…
Economic contribution of U.S. aquaculture farms Open
Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources to meet human wants and needs and has a critical role to play in addressing challenges related to environmental sustainability, community resilience, and food security. In the co…
Assessing Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry: An Estimation Framework Utilizing Primary Data Open
With a focus on seafood industries, this study provides a framework for economic contribution assessments, outlines Virginia’s seafood supply chain components, and evaluates the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of Virginia’s …
Estimating growout production costs of commercial‐scale marine finfish production in southern tier US states Open
Increased interest in marine fish farming in the United States has led to a need for fundamental economic information on production of candidate species for commercialization in various production systems. Funding for the project targeted …
Potential economic impact on U.S. aquaculture of injurious species listing of major aquaculture species Open
Regulatory changes to the Lacey Act and recent petitions to add aquaculture species in trade to the list of injurious wildlife could lead to prohibitions of interstate movement of live aquatic organisms with the potential for unintended, n…
Opportunity between the turbines: Willingness-to-pay for co-location activities with an offshore wind farm Open
With the expansion of offshore renewable energy, countries across the world are researching the different ways to maximize the space between wind turbines by coupling multiple maritime activities within the same ocean space. This technique…
The Effects of Regulations on the Florida Ornamental Aquaculture Industry Infographic Open
This infographic accompanies "The Effects of Regulation on Ornamental Aquaculture Farms in Florida" (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA248), an Ask IFAS factsheet that discusses the results of a study conducted to measure the impact …
Has the Regulatory Compliance Burden Reduced Competitiveness of the U.S. Tilapia Industry? Open
Emerging research on aquaculture governance has pointed to the conundrum of negative global environmental effects from economic incentives for aquaculture production to shift from more highly regulated to less regulated countries. This stu…
The Effects of Regulation on Ornamental Aquaculture Farms in Florida Open
Florida’s diverse ornamental aquaculture industry has many unique challenges that set it apart from other aquaculture commodity groups. The numerous production techniques, diversity of species, and various market outlets make the ornamenta…
Characterization of supply of marine finfish species with potential for commercial growth in the United States Open
Global production of marine finfish has grown in total volume of production and the number of species farmed commercially, but there has been little production in the United States of marine finfish other than salmon and red drum. For most…
Resilience of Communities and Sustainable Aquaculture: Governance and Regulatory Effects Open
One of the key underlying principles of sustainable food and agriculture systems is to enhance the resilience of people, communities, and ecosystems. This paper discusses broadly the intersection of community resiliency and sustainability …
Retail market trends for seafood in the United States Open
Interest in retail seafood sales increased dramatically with the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic. The diversity of species, types of products, product forms, and packaging of the seafood sold at retail, combined with diverse consumer prefer…
Cost of regulations on US catfish farms Open
Understanding the economic effects of regulations on US aquaculture farms provides insights into which compliance costs create the greatest compliance burden on farms. This can further guide strategies to improve the efficiency of regulato…
A regulatory cost assessment of ornamental aquaculture farms in Florida Open
The ornamental aquaculture trade is a diverse sector of aquaculture and faces unique challenges that other commodity groups do not have to contend with. The various production techniques, species, and destination markets make ornamental aq…
Technological progress in the US catfish industry Open
The US catfish industry has undergone significant technological advancements in an attempt to achieve cost efficiencies. This study monitored the progress of the adoption of alternative and complementary technologies in the US catfish indu…
Farm-Level Cost Drivers of Salmonid Fish Health Inspections Open
Regulatory costs on aquaculture farms have been shown to be of a magnitude that warrants additional analysis. The drivers of farm-level costs of fish health inspections were identified in this study from national survey data on U.S. salmon…
Resource-use efficiency in US aquaculture: farm-level comparisons across fish species and production systems Open
Understanding farm-level efficiencies of resource use is critical in comparisons of the sustainability of aquaculture production systems. We developed a set of practical resource-use efficiency metrics to calculate and compare resource-use…
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. sportfish farms:Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Open
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how aquaculture/aquaponics farms and allied businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was co…
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. tilapia farms: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Open
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how aquaculture/aquaponics farms and allied businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was co…
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. trout foodfish businesses: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Open
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how aquaculture/aquaponics farms and allied businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was co…
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses located in the USDA Western Aquaculture Region: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Open
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how aquaculture/aquaponics farms and allied businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was co…
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. ornamental fish farms: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Open
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how ornamental fish farms have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted at the conclusion of t…
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. mollusk businesses: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Open
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how aquaculture/aquaponics farms and allied businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was con…