Overview Raising aquatic animals for the purpose of human consumption has been practiced for many centuries. Ancient Chinese records indicate that common carp was raised more than 4,000 years ago. Hieroglyphics in the tombs of the Pharaohs describe tilapia farming in ancient Egypt. The Romans built small ponds for raising fish. Although the practice of aquaculture has a long history, until recently there was no reason for intensive development of fish farming techniques. There were abundant supplies of fishes and shellfishes from natural sources. However, world population growth and increasing per capita consumption of fishes and shellfishes have resulted in over-exploitation of some species, stimulating the further development of the industry.
List of Aquaculture Statutes, Regs, Resources, Etc

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