Aquaculture and the Environment

3 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

The major environmental, social and economic drivers of increasing global aquaculture, with a focus on marine systems. Quantitative evaluation and comparison of the range of species for aquaculture, locations where operations occur, operational aspects including environmental impacts and management considerations. Investigation of alternative approaches and potential future areas for aquaculture expansion as well as social, economic and technical barriers to implementation. Taught in Beaufort at Duke Marine Lab.