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Strategies for Reducing Risks from Introductions of Aquatic Organisms: An Aquaculture Perspective
Author(s) -
Shelton William L.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1548-8446
pISSN - 0363-2415
DOI - 10.1577/1548-8446(1986)011<0016:sfrrfi>2.0.co;2
Subject(s) - aquaculture , naturalization , risk analysis (engineering) , introduced species , perspective (graphical) , business , process (computing) , biology , fishery , environmental planning , ecology , environmental resource management , fish <actinopterygii> , computer science , environmental science , political science , law , alien , artificial intelligence , politics , citizenship , operating system
The use of exotic organisms presents considerable potential for aquaculture systems in the United States; however, the development of the positive aspects must be balanced with efforts to incorporate a functional protocol over the controlled entry of promising species. The process should include requirements for import permits, examination of potential conflict with native fauna, and a period of efficacy testing. These should all be accomplished with adequate safeguards to prevent escape and naturalization. Reproductive control considerations should be a prime requisite of the initial testing period in closed or open systems.