Nature's Subsidies to Shrimp and Salmon Farming

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Many traditional fishing sources have become diminished, but at the same time fish farming has grown to meet most demands. Fish farming production doubled between, 1986-1996, but there are some environmental concerns about this growth. A survey of the environmental impact of salmon and shrimp farming is presented.

Environmental aspects, Fish-culture, Aquaculture, Shrimp culture, Salmon fisheries

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Building a scientifically sound policy for protecting endangered species

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The pending reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act necessitates analysis of effective methods of protecting biodiversity. Both individual species and ecosystem must be protected, but the system can be improved, perhaps by enforcing codes with incentives rather than penalties.

Endangered species, Protection and preservation, Biological diversity, Biodiversity

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Conversations with the community: AAAS at the millennium

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A survey of past and present AAAS presidents and board members identified complex causes, expertise and interdisciplinary research as the important issues influencing the conduct of science. The AAAS plans to sponsor extended conversations on major scientific topics.

Surveys, Science, Scientists, American Association for the Advancement of Science

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