10. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE PROGRAM 
The phenomenal expansion of world population has challenged the ability to produce and distribute 
protein vitally needed for nutrition and health. A national program utilizing the combined resources of 
science and engineering to increase the quantity and quality of marine life is a necessity. 
Some knowledge has been gained in increasing marine population growth and shortening the life cycle 
of marine organisms in controlled experiments. The continuation of this effort requires the compilation 
of information on species’ behavior and the development of scientifically based resource management 
schemes. In addition, harvesting and processing technology in combination with distribution systems 
must be developed, with regard to both natural marine populations and controlled aquacultural projects. 
Available resources such as waste heat, chemical additives, and natural nutrients can be coupled with 
predator control, species control and selection, and improved processing and distribution techniques to 
derive from the ocean increased amounts of protein rich foods. 
NATIONAL PROJECT 
10. Fisheries and Aquaculture Program 
Fundamental Technology Subsystem and Component Development 
Fence effectiveness Feeding rates 
— Ajir screen 
— Chemical Harvesting methods 
— Nets 
— Acoustic 
Ecological engineering 
— Environmental co, 
— Predator contr 
— Metabolic con 
Selective breeding 
Larva control 
ected Benefits 
Economic ' Fish farms for high-val 
The development of an entirely new marine food Lobster 
industry : Clams 
: Oysters 
Salmon 
Scallops 
More stable and reli source of selected marine 
products 
Better quality control 
for low-cost protein 
Milk fish 
Mussels 
Farms for commercially useful algae 
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