Other efforts will include training, modernising trawlers and making technical and market information available. The Ministry also has a program for recovering lobster production. Emergency support will be given to current lobster efforts, with a possible relocation of fleets and fishermen. It is planned to re-position Brazilian lobster based on higher quality, fleet modernisation, more live exports, technical development and a specialized workforce. Lobster production, amounting to 5250 tons in 1997, can rise to 9000 tons in 2003 and 10,000 tons by 2010.
Aquaculture is thought to have huge potential, with big plans for both shrimp and tilapia .
Some 30,000 more hectares are expected for shrimp farming by 2003, when production is projected at 90,200 tons . This alone could wipe out Brazil's fish trade deficit. FAO's four-year program in Brazil supports the Ministry's development plan, says Jorge de la Rocha.