Regulations and Statistics Links

1998 Census of Aquaculture
Historical site still on-line, includes statistics on Catfish, Trout, crutaceans, mollusks, sports and game and other products using aquaculture as of 1998.

2002 Census of Aquaculture
(updated to include 2005)

Originally taken prior to 2002, the Census now includes data from as recent as 2005.

ACCSP
The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program. The goal of the program is to cooperatively collect, manage, and disseminate fishery statistical data and information for the conservation and management of fishery resources of the Atlantic coast and to support the development and operation of a national data collection and data management program.

EarthTrends
...is a comprehensive online database that focuses on the environmental, social and economic trends that shape our world. This site presents information from world renowned data sources in multiple formats to meet the diverse needs of our users.

EPA Laws and Regulations Page
The Environmental Protection Agency's site on current and proposed regulations and rules, laws and more.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
article stating "Nearly half of all fish eaten today farmed, not caught."


The article is dated 4 September, 2006 from Rome/New Delhi.

It goes on to state "Aquaculture only way to meet surging demand, but challenges to future growth loom."

FDA/Center for Veterinary Medicine
Helping man and other animals by ensuring safe and effective animal health products.

National Agrucultural Statistics Service
NASS conduct hundreds of surveys and prepare reports covering virtually every facet of U.S. agriculture -- production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm aspects of the industry.

NMFS Fisheries Statistics & Economics Page
The Fisheries Statistics & Economics Division collects data and coordinates information and research programs to support the science-based stewardship of the nation's living marine resources.

U.S. Aquaculture Production Statistics
For different products for the years 1983 through 2000.

U.S. Fishery Product Exports Data: Year-To-Date (2006)
From the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Currently through June, 2006.

US FDA/CFSAN: Food Labling page
Official FDA site for information on the new food label and associated regulations.

US FDA/CFSAN: HACCP page
Official FDA site for HACCP. Includes the ever popular HACCP Final Rule for Seafood