World Fisheries

Slide 2:Total world finfish and shellfish( shrimp, crabs and mollusks ) harvested from the oceans and aquaculture was 141.4 million metric tons in 2005. Over thirty-four percent of the total world harvest of finfish and shellfish was from aquaculture. Total world finfish and shellfish( shrimp, crabs and mollusks ) harvested from the oceans and aquaculture was 141.4 million metric tons in 2005. Over thirty-four percent of the total world harvest of finfish and shellfish was from aquaculture.

Slide 3:The world finfish and shellfish wild capture has remained stable for the past 10 years and is not expected to pass 96 mmt. Most major saltwater and freshwater finfish and shellfish populations are heavily or over-exploited and harvest of these populations will remain at the present level of exploitation or harvest will decrease. Harvest of finfish and shellfish from aquaculture continues to grow yearly and will be the only way of meeting demand for seafoods from an expanding world population.The world finfish and shellfish wild capture has remained stable for the past 10 years and is not expected to pass 96 mmt. Most major saltwater and freshwater finfish and shellfish populations are heavily or over-exploited and harvest of these populations will remain at the present level of exploitation or harvest will decrease. Harvest of finfish and shellfish from aquaculture continues to grow yearly and will be the only way of meeting demand for seafoods from an expanding world population.

Slide 4:World capture of wild finfish and shell fish was 93.3.0 mmt in 2005. Seventy-five percent of this total was used for human consumption and 25 % was made into fish meal for use in animal feeds.World capture of wild finfish and shell fish was 93.3.0 mmt in 2005. Seventy-five percent of this total was used for human consumption and 25 % was made into fish meal for use in animal feeds.

Slide 5:Seventy-five percent of the 93.3 mmt of finfish and shellfish captured from the wild is equal to 70.0 mmt used for human consumption. Aquaculture harvest of finfish and shellfish was 48.1 mmt in 2005. Thus, 41 % of fish and shellfish consumed by humans originated from aquaculture. The percentage of seafood eaten by humans provided by aquaculture will increase in the future.Seventy-five percent of the 93.3 mmt of finfish and shellfish captured from the wild is equal to 70.0 mmt used for human consumption. Aquaculture harvest of finfish and shellfish was 48.1 mmt in 2005. Thus, 41 % of fish and shellfish consumed by humans originated from aquaculture. The percentage of seafood eaten by humans provided by aquaculture will increase in the future.

Slide 6:China leads the world in the capture of finfish and shellfish from fresh and marine waters. The United States is third in the harvest of wild finfish and shellfish.China leads the world in the capture of finfish and shellfish from fresh and marine waters. The United States is third in the harvest of wild finfish and shellfish.

Slide 7:Marine shrimp was the most widely consumed seafood in the United States in 2006. Shrimp replaced canned tuna as the favorite seafood in the U. S. for the first time in 2001. Tilapia has risen from 10th place in 2002 to 5th place in 2006.Marine shrimp was the most widely consumed seafood in the United States in 2006. Shrimp replaced canned tuna as the favorite seafood in the U. S. for the first time in 2001. Tilapia has risen from 10th place in 2002 to 5th place in 2006.

Slide 8:World per capita consumption of seafood is about double that of the United States. Per capita consumption of seafood has not grown in the U. S. from 1985 and ranged between 6.5 and 7.5 kg/year. Seafoods are the principle source of animal proteins in many countries, most of these countries are located in Asia and Western Europe. For example, Japan and Norway consumed 66.9 kg and 49.5 kg of seafood/capita/year, respectively.World per capita consumption of seafood is about double that of the United States. Per capita consumption of seafood has not grown in the U. S. from 1985 and ranged between 6.5 and 7.5 kg/year. Seafoods are the principle source of animal proteins in many countries, most of these countries are located in Asia and Western Europe. For example, Japan and Norway consumed 66.9 kg and 49.5 kg of seafood/capita/year, respectively.

Slide 9:The export value of seafood world-wide is about 78.4 billion dollars. Eight-two percent of seafood exports by value are to developed countries with Japan and the United States accounting for 38 % of world seafood imports. Seafood demand by developed countries and their ability to pay high prices for seafood makes the export of seafood from developing to developed countries a lucrative business. The most important seafoods exported by value are marine shrimp, groundfish ( Cod and Pollack ), tuna and salmon. The export value of seafood world-wide is about 78.4 billion dollars. Eight-two percent of seafood exports by value are to developed countries with Japan and the United States accounting for 38 % of world seafood imports. Seafood demand by developed countries and their ability to pay high prices for seafood makes the export of seafood from developing to developed countries a lucrative business. The most important seafoods exported by value are marine shrimp, groundfish ( Cod and Pollack ), tuna and salmon.

Slide 10:The U. S. is the third largest consumer of seafood in the world. Seventy-six % of the seafood consumed by weight in the U. S. is imported. The U. S. imported 13.7 billion dollars worth of edible seafood in 2007, while exporting 4.0 billion dollars of edible seafood. Marine shrimp imports were valued at 3.9 billion dollars, 29 % of the value of edible seafood imported into the U. S. The value of nonedible seafood imports ( fishmeal ) in 2007 was 15.1 billion dollars. The total value of edible and nonedible seafood imported into the U. S. in 2007 was 28.8 billion dollars, 1.1 billion more than in 2006.The U. S. is the third largest consumer of seafood in the world. Seventy-six % of the seafood consumed by weight in the U. S. is imported. The U. S. imported 13.7 billion dollars worth of edible seafood in 2007, while exporting 4.0 billion dollars of edible seafood. Marine shrimp imports were valued at 3.9 billion dollars, 29 % of the value of edible seafood imported into the U. S. The value of nonedible seafood imports ( fishmeal ) in 2007 was 15.1 billion dollars. The total value of edible and nonedible seafood imported into the U. S. in 2007 was 28.8 billion dollars, 1.1 billion more than in 2006.

Slide 11:China is the worlds largest producer of farmed animals and plants with almost 70 percent of world aquaculture harvest. The United States produced 607 MMT of farmed plants and animals in 2004, less than 1 % of world harvest. Most of the worlds farmed plants and animals are produced in Asia.China is the worlds largest producer of farmed animals and plants with almost 70 percent of world aquaculture harvest. The United States produced 607 MMT of farmed plants and animals in 2004, less than 1 % of world harvest. Most of the worlds farmed plants and animals are produced in Asia.

Slide 12:Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic plants and animals in controlled environments. Finfish and shellfish are grown in artificial containers such as earthen ponds, cages and concrete or fiberglass tanks. The cultured organism is reproduced and offspring raised in captivity. The young organisms are stocked at a known density and fed a nutritionally complete diet to maximize growth rate. Water quality is monitored to maintain a healthy environment. Animals are harvested with nets when they reach market size. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic plants and animals in controlled environments. Finfish and shellfish are grown in artificial containers such as earthen ponds, cages and concrete or fiberglass tanks. The cultured organism is reproduced and offspring raised in captivity. The young organisms are stocked at a known density and fed a nutritionally complete diet to maximize growth rate. Water quality is monitored to maintain a healthy environment. Animals are harvested with nets when they reach market size.

Slide 13:China was the first country to farm fish, starting over 1,000 years ago. China harvested 19,500,000 mt of farmed fish and shellfish in 2004. The major fish species cultured are the native carps which are grown together in the same ponds ( called polyculture ). Pond water is fertilized with animal wastes. Fish are also fed agricultural by-products and commercially fabricated fish feeds. China accounts for 70 % of the world harvest of farmed aquatic animals and plants.China was the first country to farm fish, starting over 1,000 years ago. China harvested 19,500,000 mt of farmed fish and shellfish in 2004. The major fish species cultured are the native carps which are grown together in the same ponds ( called polyculture ). Pond water is fertilized with animal wastes. Fish are also fed agricultural by-products and commercially fabricated fish feeds. China accounts for 70 % of the world harvest of farmed aquatic animals and plants.

Slide 14:Atlantic salmon are native to the cold freshwater rivers and Atlantic ocean of northern North America and Europe. Salmon grow to adults in the ocean and migrate back to the freshwater stream of their birth to reproduce. Atlantic salmon are farmed in large floating cages placed in clean, cold ocean waters in the northern and southern hemispheres. Atlantic salmon were introduced to the Southern hemisphere 30 years ago.Atlantic salmon are native to the cold freshwater rivers and Atlantic ocean of northern North America and Europe. Salmon grow to adults in the ocean and migrate back to the freshwater stream of their birth to reproduce. Atlantic salmon are farmed in large floating cages placed in clean, cold ocean waters in the northern and southern hemispheres. Atlantic salmon were introduced to the Southern hemisphere 30 years ago.

Slide 15:Salmon are captured from the northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans and are one of the most important fisheries in the world. World capture of Atlantic and Pacific salmon was 1,031,141 metric tons in 2005. Harvest of farmed Atlantic salmon passed the harvest of wild harvested salmon in the year 2000. Norway is the world leader of farmed Atlantic salmon followed by Chile, The United Kingdom and Canada. Maine is the leading producer of farmed salmon in the U. S. with 83% of the U. S. harvest of 10,249 MT. Farmed salmon are an important item in U. S. seafood stores and on restaurant menus. Most salmon consumed in U. S. restaurants is from aquaculture.Salmon are captured from the northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans and are one of the most important fisheries in the world. World capture of Atlantic and Pacific salmon was 1,031,141 metric tons in 2005. Harvest of farmed Atlantic salmon passed the harvest of wild harvested salmon in the year 2000. Norway is the world leader of farmed Atlantic salmon followed by Chile, The United Kingdom and Canada. Maine is the leading producer of farmed salmon in the U. S. with 83% of the U. S. harvest of 10,249 MT. Farmed salmon are an important item in U. S. seafood stores and on restaurant menus. Most salmon consumed in U. S. restaurants is from aquaculture.

Slide 16:Marine shrimp are native to all the oceans and seas of the world and numerous species are farmed. Marine shrimp are grown in earthen ponds located in coastal areas of countries with tropical and subtropical climates. Ponds are filled with saltwater pumped from estuaries and oceans. Shrimp reproduced in captivity are stocked at a young age into ponds and are ready for harvest in 90 to 120 days. Marine shrimp are native to all the oceans and seas of the world and numerous species are farmed. Marine shrimp are grown in earthen ponds located in coastal areas of countries with tropical and subtropical climates. Ponds are filled with saltwater pumped from estuaries and oceans. Shrimp reproduced in captivity are stocked at a young age into ponds and are ready for harvest in 90 to 120 days.

Slide 17:Total world marine shrimp harvest from aquaculture and wild capture was 6,091 million metric tons in 2005. About 2,675million metric tons, 44% of the total world harvest, of marine shrimp was farmed. The U. S. is the fourth leading producer of wild captured marine shrimp after China, India and Indonesia. However, the farmed harvest of marine shrimp in the U. S. is about 21,000 metric tons, less than 1% of world farmed harvest. Marine shrimp are the most popular seafood among U. S. consumers. China is the leading producer of farmed marine shrimp.Total world marine shrimp harvest from aquaculture and wild capture was 6,091 million metric tons in 2005. About 2,675million metric tons, 44% of the total world harvest, of marine shrimp was farmed. The U. S. is the fourth leading producer of wild captured marine shrimp after China, India and Indonesia. However, the farmed harvest of marine shrimp in the U. S. is about 21,000 metric tons, less than 1% of world farmed harvest. Marine shrimp are the most popular seafood among U. S. consumers. China is the leading producer of farmed marine shrimp.

Slide 18:Tilapia are a group of fishes native to Africa and require warm water for culture. Most tilapia are grey or black colored but a red tilapia was developed with selective genetic breeding because consumers liked the bright colored fish. Tilapia are unable to survive winter water temperatures in open ponds in most of the U. S.. Tilapia can be raised in ponds, cages and tanks depending on environmental conditions and natural resources. Tilapia are raised outdoors year round in tropical climates but can only be farmed outdoors during the summer in the U. S. Thus, most tilapia are raised indoors in the U. S. to assure year round growth.Tilapia are a group of fishes native to Africa and require warm water for culture. Most tilapia are grey or black colored but a red tilapia was developed with selective genetic breeding because consumers liked the bright colored fish. Tilapia are unable to survive winter water temperatures in open ponds in most of the U. S.. Tilapia can be raised in ponds, cages and tanks depending on environmental conditions and natural resources. Tilapia are raised outdoors year round in tropical climates but can only be farmed outdoors during the summer in the U. S. Thus, most tilapia are raised indoors in the U. S. to assure year round growth.

Slide 19:Tilapia is the second most popular farmed fish in the world after the carps. China is the leading producer of farmed tilapia with 43% of the estimated 2,025,580 metric tons harvested yearly. U. S. harvest in 2005 was 13,803 metric tons, less than 1% of world harvest. However, the U. S. consumed over 135,000 metric tons of whole and filleted tilapia in 2005, most of it imported from countries with a tropical climate. Tilapia is the second most popular farmed fish in the world after the carps. China is the leading producer of farmed tilapia with 43% of the estimated 2,025,580 metric tons harvested yearly. U. S. harvest in 2005 was 13,803 metric tons, less than 1% of world harvest. However, the U. S. consumed over 135,000 metric tons of whole and filleted tilapia in 2005, most of it imported from countries with a tropical climate.

Slide 20:Rainbow trout, a close relative of salmon, is native to clear, cold freshwater streams and rivers in the Western U. S. Rainbow trout is a popular sport fish in the colder climates of North America. Rainbow trout are farmed for stocking into lakes and rivers to improve sport fishing opportunities and as a food fish. Rainbow trout are grown in earthen ponds and concrete tanks supplied with a constant flow of clean, cold freshwater to mimic the trout�s natural home in streams and rivers.Rainbow trout, a close relative of salmon, is native to clear, cold freshwater streams and rivers in the Western U. S. Rainbow trout is a popular sport fish in the colder climates of North America. Rainbow trout are farmed for stocking into lakes and rivers to improve sport fishing opportunities and as a food fish. Rainbow trout are grown in earthen ponds and concrete tanks supplied with a constant flow of clean, cold freshwater to mimic the trout�s natural home in streams and rivers.

Slide 21:Rainbow trout were the first fish farmed for food in the U. S. The worlds� leading producer of farmed trout is Chile. Most major trout producing countries are found in Western Europe. The U. S. harvested 27,124 metric tons of rainbow trout in 2005, about 5.6 % of world harvest. Idaho is the leading producer of farmed trout in the U. S. because of its cold climate and abundant supply of cold, clean water.Rainbow trout were the first fish farmed for food in the U. S. The worlds� leading producer of farmed trout is Chile. Most major trout producing countries are found in Western Europe. The U. S. harvested 27,124 metric tons of rainbow trout in 2005, about 5.6 % of world harvest. Idaho is the leading producer of farmed trout in the U. S. because of its cold climate and abundant supply of cold, clean water.

Slide 22:Oysters are the most popular farmed mollusk in the world. Oysters live in saltwater and feed on suspended microorganisms filtered from the water. Oyster seed is collected from the wild or can be produced in hatcheries from domesticated adults. Young oysters are distributed on natural beds located on the bottom of estuaries or are placed in baskets or attached to ropes and suspended off the bottom from floating rafts. Oysters obtain nutrition from the surrounding water and are not fed. Oysters growing on the bottom in natural oyster beds are raked from the bottom when they reach market size in 2 years in the Gulf of Mexico and 5 years in the cold waters of the North Atlanta. Harvest from suspended baskets and ropes is easier than raking the oysters off the bottom. Oysters are the most popular farmed mollusk in the world. Oysters live in saltwater and feed on suspended microorganisms filtered from the water. Oyster seed is collected from the wild or can be produced in hatcheries from domesticated adults. Young oysters are distributed on natural beds located on the bottom of estuaries or are placed in baskets or attached to ropes and suspended off the bottom from floating rafts. Oysters obtain nutrition from the surrounding water and are not fed. Oysters growing on the bottom in natural oyster beds are raked from the bottom when they reach market size in 2 years in the Gulf of Mexico and 5 years in the cold waters of the North Atlanta. Harvest from suspended baskets and ropes is easier than raking the oysters off the bottom.

Slide 23:China is the world leader in farmed oyster harvest followed by Korea, Japan, the United States and France. The leading producer of farmed oysters in the U. S. is Washington state followed by Texas and Louisiana. The United States produced 3.3% of the world harvest in 2005. China is the world leader in farmed oyster harvest followed by Korea, Japan, the United States and France. The leading producer of farmed oysters in the U. S. is Washington state followed by Texas and Louisiana. The United States produced 3.3% of the world harvest in 2005.

Slide 24:Pearl oysters are different species from food oysters. However, pearl oysters reproduce, feed and are farmed in a manner similar to food oysters. Pearl oysters are cultured for a year and then are harvested for implantation of a small object inside the oyster that will form the nucleus of the pearl. In wild oysters, a grain of sand lodges inside the oyster to form the pearl nucleus. In cultured pearl oysters, a small piece of shell is placed inside the oyster. The oyster is irritated by the small object and reacts by covering the object with calcium deposits also known as �mother of pearl� forming a pearl. A marketable pearl is formed 2 to 3 years after insertion of a nucleus. Only 1 oyster in 1,000 harvested from the wild will contain a pearl. However, 1 of every 10 cultured oysters will have a pearl. Pearl color is determined by the oyster species. Japan was the only producer of cultured pearls until 1980 when other countries located in the South Pacific learned how to culture pearls. Japan continues to lead the world in the production of cultured pearls. Most pearls used for jewelry are cultured.Pearl oysters are different species from food oysters. However, pearl oysters reproduce, feed and are farmed in a manner similar to food oysters. Pearl oysters are cultured for a year and then are harvested for implantation of a small object inside the oyster that will form the nucleus of the pearl. In wild oysters, a grain of sand lodges inside the oyster to form the pearl nucleus. In cultured pearl oysters, a small piece of shell is placed inside the oyster. The oyster is irritated by the small object and reacts by covering the object with calcium deposits also known as �mother of pearl� forming a pearl. A marketable pearl is formed 2 to 3 years after insertion of a nucleus. Only 1 oyster in 1,000 harvested from the wild will contain a pearl. However, 1 of every 10 cultured oysters will have a pearl. Pearl color is determined by the oyster species. Japan was the only producer of cultured pearls until 1980 when other countries located in the South Pacific learned how to culture pearls. Japan continues to lead the world in the production of cultured pearls. Most pearls used for jewelry are cultured.

Slide 25:Marine algae is a popular food in most Asian countries. Much algae is harvested from the wild but methods of reproducing and farming selected species of marine algae are well known. Algae utilize nutrients found in the water and solar energy to grow. Large farms dedicated to the culture of algae are found in China. China is the largest producer of farmed algae in the world. The United States has only a couple of small farms studying the methods best suited for farming marine algae in the U. S. The most popular form of processed marine algae is the thin paper-like sheets used to wrap Sushi.Marine algae is a popular food in most Asian countries. Much algae is harvested from the wild but methods of reproducing and farming selected species of marine algae are well known. Algae utilize nutrients found in the water and solar energy to grow. Large farms dedicated to the culture of algae are found in China. China is the largest producer of farmed algae in the world. The United States has only a couple of small farms studying the methods best suited for farming marine algae in the U. S. The most popular form of processed marine algae is the thin paper-like sheets used to wrap Sushi.

Slide 26:Channel catfish is native to the rivers and streams of the Mississippi River drainage and is a popular food fish in the Southeastern U. S. They are grown in large earthen pond complexes found in the Southeastern U. S. Channel catfish are reproduced in captivity and the young fish are fed a commercially produced diet and grown to 1 to 2 lbs in 12 to 18 months. Channel catfish is native to the rivers and streams of the Mississippi River drainage and is a popular food fish in the Southeastern U. S. They are grown in large earthen pond complexes found in the Southeastern U. S. Channel catfish are reproduced in captivity and the young fish are fed a commercially produced diet and grown to 1 to 2 lbs in 12 to 18 months.

Slide 27:Channel catfish are captured from the ponds with nets and transported to processing plants where they are cleaned, frozen and distributed to restaurants and seafood markets throughout the U. S. Channel catfish are the most valuable aquacultured product in the U. S. Fifty percent of the total weight of aquacultured animals harvested in the U. S. in 2007 was channel catfish. Mississippi is the leading producer of farmed channel catfish in the U. S. followed by Alabama and Arkansas. The U. S. harvested 99 % of the worlds farmed channel catfish.Channel catfish are captured from the ponds with nets and transported to processing plants where they are cleaned, frozen and distributed to restaurants and seafood markets throughout the U. S. Channel catfish are the most valuable aquacultured product in the U. S. Fifty percent of the total weight of aquacultured animals harvested in the U. S. in 2007 was channel catfish. Mississippi is the leading producer of farmed channel catfish in the U. S. followed by Alabama and Arkansas. The U. S. harvested 99 % of the worlds farmed channel catfish.

Slide 28:The red swamp crawfish is native to the lower Mississippi river drainage. Swamps and other wetlands are its preferred habit. The crawfish feed on decaying vegetation, aquatic plants, filamentous and attached algae and small benthic animals. They burrow into the soft bottom mud as water levels recede in early summer and remain underground during the summer months. As water levels increase in the Fall and Winter, the crawfish adults and young produced underground leave the burrows to forage on decaying vegetation. Wild crawfish are harvested with baited traps in the Spring. Crawfish are commonly farmed in shallow water ponds used to grow rice. The crawfish burrow during the summer months when the rice is growing. After rice harvest, the rice stubble is flooded and the crawfish leave their burrows to feed and grow on the decaying vegetation. Cultured crawfish are also harvested with traps from the rice fields in the spring. The red swamp crawfish is native to the lower Mississippi river drainage. Swamps and other wetlands are its preferred habit. The crawfish feed on decaying vegetation, aquatic plants, filamentous and attached algae and small benthic animals. They burrow into the soft bottom mud as water levels recede in early summer and remain underground during the summer months. As water levels increase in the Fall and Winter, the crawfish adults and young produced underground leave the burrows to forage on decaying vegetation. Wild crawfish are harvested with baited traps in the Spring. Crawfish are commonly farmed in shallow water ponds used to grow rice. The crawfish burrow during the summer months when the rice is growing. After rice harvest, the rice stubble is flooded and the crawfish leave their burrows to feed and grow on the decaying vegetation. Cultured crawfish are also harvested with traps from the rice fields in the spring.

Slide 29:Crawfish are graded by size and placed in onion sacks for live transport to markets throughout the Southeastern U. S. Crawfish that are not consumed whole have the tail meat removed and frozen for shipment to distant markets. Boiled crawfish is a popular food item in the Southeastern U. S. Louisiana is the leading producer of farmed crawfish in the U. S. Crawfish was introduced to China in the 1970�s and China now leads the world in the harvest of farmed crawfish. In 2004, 999,000 MT of crawfish was harvested in China.Crawfish are graded by size and placed in onion sacks for live transport to markets throughout the Southeastern U. S. Crawfish that are not consumed whole have the tail meat removed and frozen for shipment to distant markets. Boiled crawfish is a popular food item in the Southeastern U. S. Louisiana is the leading producer of farmed crawfish in the U. S. Crawfish was introduced to China in the 1970�s and China now leads the world in the harvest of farmed crawfish. In 2004, 999,000 MT of crawfish was harvested in China.

Slide 30:Golden shiners and fathead minnows are farmed for bait for sport fishers. Both minnows reproduce in captivity and are raised in earthen ponds. Arkansas is the leading producer of bait minnows in the U. S. Minnows are transported live from the farms to wholesalers located from Texas to Florida and north to Ohio. The United States is the only country in the world that farms fish used for bait by recreational fishers. Golden shiners and fathead minnows are farmed for bait for sport fishers. Both minnows reproduce in captivity and are raised in earthen ponds. Arkansas is the leading producer of bait minnows in the U. S. Minnows are transported live from the farms to wholesalers located from Texas to Florida and north to Ohio. The United States is the only country in the world that farms fish used for bait by recreational fishers.

Slide 31:Fresh and saltwater ornamental fishes are the second most valuable aquacultured crop in the U. S. after channel catfish. Most ornamental fish are raised in Florida because of its warm climate suited for growing tropical fishes. The most popular ornamental fishes in the U. S. are goldfishes. Goldfishes are freshwater, temperate climate fishes and are raised throughout the U. S. even in regions with cold winter water temperatures. The farming of popular aquaria fishes is becoming more important worldwide as ornamental fish populations captured from the wild are declining and protected by many countries. The most important ornamental fish farming countries are located in Eastern Asia. These small colorful fishes are packaged in plastic bags with water and pure oxygen and flown live to Japan, Europe and the U. S. for sale to hobbists.Fresh and saltwater ornamental fishes are the second most valuable aquacultured crop in the U. S. after channel catfish. Most ornamental fish are raised in Florida because of its warm climate suited for growing tropical fishes. The most popular ornamental fishes in the U. S. are goldfishes. Goldfishes are freshwater, temperate climate fishes and are raised throughout the U. S. even in regions with cold winter water temperatures. The farming of popular aquaria fishes is becoming more important worldwide as ornamental fish populations captured from the wild are declining and protected by many countries. The most important ornamental fish farming countries are located in Eastern Asia. These small colorful fishes are packaged in plastic bags with water and pure oxygen and flown live to Japan, Europe and the U. S. for sale to hobbists.

Slide 32:World population will continue to grow and demand for seafoods will increase. The oceans will be unable to meet the increased demand as wild stocks are threatened from over-fishing and environmental pollution. Increased demand for edible seafoods will be met by aquaculture. Aquacultured products are available year round, are healthy and nutritious and are free of harmful chemicals. World population will continue to grow and demand for seafoods will increase. The oceans will be unable to meet the increased demand as wild stocks are threatened from over-fishing and environmental pollution. Increased demand for edible seafoods will be met by aquaculture. Aquacultured products are available year round, are healthy and nutritious and are free of harmful chemicals.