Florida Matters: Florida's Aquaculture (November 17, 2006)

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Florida's Aquaculture

Some marine scientists are warning that the seafood industry as we know it will collapse within 40 years. Others believe that, with regulation of pollution and limits on catches of popular species, offshore fishing can continue indefinitely. Will we still be harvesting seafood from the oceans in the future or raising it on farms? WUSF’s Carson Cooper discusses aquaculture and the future of the seafood industry with guests.

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Radio Guests

Dr. Kevin Main - of the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota

Dr. Cortney Ohs - of the University of Florida's Indian River Research Center

Radio: Related Links

Mote Marine Laboratory

University of Florida's Indian River Research and Education Center

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The Florida Division of Aquaculture

The Florida Aquaculture Association

"Aqua Farming" Is Florida's Future for Fish (WUSF 89.7 News Team)

Fish Farming Potential Threat to Wild Salmon (NPR)

A Dire Prediction for the Future of Sea Life (NPR)

Farming the Seas (PBS)

Empty Oceans, Empty Nests

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