Fisheries major or consent of instructor. An overview of the economics of production and marketing of aquaculture crops. The course will cover the capital investment and operating capital requirements of the production and processing of major aquaculture crops. Seafood marketing channels, marketing margins and major trends will be reviewed. Economies of scale in production, processing and marketing will be addressed.
Subjects covered include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and feed supplements.
Basic biochemical concepts of nutrient utilization will be introduced. Emphasis on differences between nutrient use and requirements of aquatic animals versus terrestrial ones. Includes details of practical diet formulation and feeding in select aquaculture species. An introduction to the principles and practices of aquatic animal and plant husbandry. Trips to fish farming, processing, and research facilities, and laboratory exercises in disease, water quality and budgets are emphasized.