Research Support

Aquaculture CRSP

PD/A CRSP

RESEARCH SUPPORT

Preparation of the PD/A CRSP Continuation Plan 1996-2001 entailed a review of current aquaculture literature and discussions with many aquaculturists to determine research needs and constraints to aquaculture development in developing countries. In addition to limited knowledge of various aspects of production systems, lack of access to training and to information were found to restrict aquaculture development. In response to these needs, the Continuation Plan created research support as a separate building block of its proposed research activities. The following components—Information Management and Networking, Central Database, and Educational Development—are the three branches of the CRSPs research support activities. The prescribed reporting requirements and timelines of the grant form the major part of the work plan of the Information Management and Networking Component which is, therefore, not reported here.

The purpose of the Central Database is to provide a centralized storage, search and retrieval, and analysis system for aquaculture research data generated under the CRSP. For CRSP researchers, the Database (1) provides mechanisms for analysis of variance among geographically dispersed aquaculture research sites, as well as analyses at single locations, and (2) supports the development and parameterization of predictive, simulation models for aquaculture pond processes. In addition, the Database provides a research publication and outreach mechanism for the CRSP that leverages the usefulness of CRSP research to the greater aquaculture community. Publication of complete, standardized, experimental datasets supports users of this information in ways that traditional written publications cannot, ranging from comprehensive, empirical benchmarks of specific fish culture methods to multivariate statistical analyses using combined datasets.

The purpose of the Education Development Component (EDC) is to support human capacity development by providing appropriate education and training opportunities in the countries in which the CRSP works. The EDC works with US and host country Principal Investigators and with host country advisory panels to design and implement appropriate training and education activities that support the research themes at each site.

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The Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture CRSP is funded under USAID Grant No. LAG-G-00-96-90015-00 and by the participating US and Host Country institutions. Questions for or about the Aquaculture CRSP? Comments about this site? Email ACRSP@oregonstate.edu.

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