· AKVAFORSK - AKVAFORSK is one of the world's leading research institutions for aquaculture and has specialised in breeding and genetics, product quality and marine species. The Institute also conducts research related to fish health, environment and operational optimalisation.

· Aquaculture Centre, University of Guelph - The Aquaculture Centre provides extension, education and research in the field of aquaculture,, and is a joint venture between the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
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· Aquaculture Online - Service providing current information to the worldwide aquaculture community. This site is maintained by the Aquaculture Division of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Inc.

· Aquaculture Research Institute - The Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Idaho assists in the development and expansion of aquaculture statewide through research, education and outreach in the areas of both commercial and conservation aquaculture. Aquaculture has always been an important industry to Idaho's economy, and the programs and studies underway at the UI in behalf of this valuable industry are exciting and innovative.

· Aquaculture Research Institute, Univ. of Idaho - Idaho is the US's largest commercial producer of rainbow trout. The ARI promotes, supports, and coordinates aquaculture research activities at the University of Idaho and throughout the state. The ARI is not a degree-granting academic department, but provides aquaculture educational and research opportunities to students in both undergraduate-and graduate-level degree programs in a variety of academic disciplines. The Institute also has an active educational outreach program through which staff work closely with public schools and other interest groups.

· Aquatic Ecology at The Earth Centre - In United Kingdom aims to research, develop and demonstrate issues relating to sustainability, freshwater aquatic ecology and related food production.

· Canadian Aquaculture Institute - The Canadian Aquaculture Institute (CAI), a division of AVC Inc., is a leader in providing continuing education opportunities in the fields of aquaculture medicine, fish health and management. Working in close association with the expert faculty and researchers at the Fish Health Unit of the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island (Canada), and industry professionals, the CAI team develops and delivers customized training programs to interest groups involved in aquaculture and related industries in local, national and international settings.
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· Cawthron Institute - New Zealand's first private research institute, specializing in aquaculture, biosecurity, coastal and estuarine ecology, freshwater ecology and analytical laboratory services.

· Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants - For identifying aquatic plants and birds, as well as a range of material on herbicide applicators, managing against invasive plants, and related materials.

· Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture - Gateway to information on aquaculture research and activities on the UC Davis campus.  Formerly Aquaculture and Fisheries Program, UC Davis.

· Center for Marine Resources and Mariculture - Conducts research, training and industrial outreach for the mariculture and finfish industry in Ireland

· Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture - Home page of the Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA), co-administered by University of Hawaii and The Oceanic Institute. CTSA is one of five Regional Aquaculture Centers funded by the US Dept. of Agriculture Cooperative Research, Extension and Education Service.

· Center of Marine Biotechnology - Internationally recognized research laboratory in University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute devoted to the application of molecular biology and molecular genetics to marine organisms.

· Centre for Marine Resources and Mariculture - Established in 1994 to stimulate and facilitate the environmentally acceptable development of aquaculture in an all Ireland.

· Cornell University Center for the Environment - Committed to research, teaching, and outreach focused on environmental issues to enhance the quality of life, encourage economic vitality, and promote the conservation of natural resources for a sustainable future.

· Fish Nutrition Research Lab - University of Guelph. Our lab studies the nutrition of salmonid fish. This includes research on dietary nutrient and energy requirements and diet ingredient digestibility in trout and salmon.

· Florida Center for Environmental Studies - Become a focal point for research, training, and information systems that support and promote responsible management of tropical and subtropical humid ecosystems.

· Guangxi Science and Technology Information Network Center - providing information searching of more than 10 million entries. Focusing on developing science and technology serving on agriculture.

· Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Inc. - Ocean exploration is conducted worldwide onboard Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution's fleet of research vessels (Seward Johnson, Edwin Link, Sea Diver) and manned submersibles (Johnson-Sea-Link I and II and Clelia).

· Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK - The Institute of Aquaculture is an international research and post-graduate training centre situated on the beautiful campus of the University of Stirling. It has grown steadily over the last 25 years and has built up a first class international reputation in teaching, research, contract research and consultancy. The Institute has links with many other academic institutions, not only in Europe, but also with the Asian Institute of Technology and the Aquatic Animal Health Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand, the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, the College of Fisheries, Mangalore, India, the Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Management in Mexico and Myazaki University, Japan. The Institute provides disease and environmental management services to industry.

· Institute of Marine Biology of Crete - In Greece is a modern competitive research foundation closely cooperating with many European scientific institutes and organizations in projects with emphasis on advances in marine sciences, fisheries research, applied environmental research and the introduction of new aquaculture species.

· Instituto de Investigaciones Pesqueras - UNIVERSIDAD DE LA REPUBLICA, Uruguay, Facultad de Veterinaria - General aquaculture research and teaching. Work mainly on frog raising and processing, ornamental fish culture and ichthyopathology.

· International Center for Aquaculture and Aquatic Environments - Maintained at Auburn University, aims to improve the quality of life by facilitating the sustainable development of aquatic resources requiring that social and economic needs of people be balanced with technological interventions and managerial practices that conserve the environment.

· Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center - Involved in interdisciplinary research on aquaculture with various laboratories of the University of Ghent and numerous other research centers in Belgium and abroad.

· Lobster Institute - From the University of Maine offers info on Maine Lobsters.

· Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center (MAIC) - The mission of MAIC is to assist in developing economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture opportunities in Maine. In order to fulfill our mission, we have established goals that will reflect our progress in expanding Maine's economy.

· MARICULT Research Programme - The purpose of the Norwegian MARICULT-programme is to examine the possibilities for increasing the sustainable culture, harvest and use of marine resources in the future.

· Marine Mollusc Culture Laboratory (LCMM) - Aspects of the Laboratory, description of research lines with mollusc culture in Southern Brazil, Information and contacts about mussels, oysters and scallops culture and research.

· Marine Research Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland - The primary objective of the MRI is to acquire knowledge of the marine environment around Iceland and its living resources.

· Marine Science Institute - The University of Texas Marine Science Institute has active research programs in marine science disciplines including the physiology, biochemistry and ecology of marine plants and animals; dynamics of marine ecosystems; biogeochemistry; mariculture; toxicology; and environmental monitoring. It is the oldest marine research station on the Texas Gulf Coast.

· Milford Laboratory - Describes the current research and information about the National Marine Fisheries Service, Milford Laboratory, Milford CT USA. The Milford Laboratory, established in 1931, is located on the shore of Long Island Sound. Present research emphasizes aquaculture and habitat-related work. A well-integrated aquaculture program includes studies of the culture of fish and shellfish to develop methods suitable for commercial use as well as for stock enhancement and restoration. Nearshore habitats are being studied to determine what characteristics make a habitat suitable for a particular species.

· Mississippi State University Coastal Aquaculture Unit - Conducts research on any species of fish or invertebrates of interest or importance to the state's aquaculture industry. Primary emphasis is on marine and brackish water species. Additionally, CAU also conducts research regarding microbiology, coastal wetlands, estuarine ecology, coastal water quality and aquaculture economics.

· MOTE Marine Lab - Independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to excellence in marine and environmental sciences.

· National Center for Ecological Analysis - At NCEAS, scientists conduct collaborative research on major fundamental and applied problems in ecology. The Center facilitates integrative research aimed at synthesizing existing data and information, and subsequently making these data available in accordance with our data policy. It fosters new techniques in mathematical modeling, dynamic simulation, visualization of ecological systems, and digital mapping of complex ecological phenomena. NCEAS provides special educational opportunities to graduate students and young scientists, and disseminates the results of its research to potential users.

· National Centre for Marine Research, Greece - Greece's National Centre for Marine Research (N.C.M.R.) is a governmental research institution belonging to the General Secretariat of Research and Technology. It was founded to promote basic research in all fields of the aquatic environment and provides comprehensive and technical support to the public on all aspects of the marine and freshwater environments.
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· National Fishing Industry Education Centre - TAFE provides training for the aquaculture industry in Australia. You can, study at home via Internet or attend practical workshops at Grafton, NSW.

· Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia Pacific (NACA) - Intergovernmental organization of a coordinated and interlinked system of aquaculture and related institutions working in close cooperation on the development of technology, manpower and information required to increase the contribution of aquaculture to national development goals and to expand sustainable aquaculture development in the region.

· North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) - Administrative unit that serves the twelve states in the North Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

· Northeast Fisheries Science Center - Plans, develops, and manages a multidisciplinary program for the marine resources of the Northeast Continental Shelf Ecosystem from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras, and the habitat quality essential for their existence.

· Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC) - Headquartered at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, develops and sponsors cooperative regional research and extension projects in support of the aquaculture industry in the northeastern United States.

· Oceanic Institute, Center for Applied Aquaculture - Private nonprofit research organization dedicated to the development and transfer of practical oceanographic, marine environmental , and aquaculture technologies.

· Scripps Institute of Oceanography (UCSD) - Part of the University of California, San Diego, is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research and graduate training in the world.

· SIUC Fisheries Research and Aquaculture Demonstration Center - Aims to achieve excellence in research and training in the discipline of Fisheries Science as well as Technology Transfer. Programs emphasizing fishery management, ichthyology, fish genetics, fish ecology and aquaculture have been developed in the Laboratory.

· Southern Regional Aquaculture Center - SRAC is an administrative unit serving Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Virginia. Projects developed and funded by SRAC are based on industry needs and are designed to directly impact commercial aquaculture developments in all states and territories.

· Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center - The NWAC provides a synergistic environment for scientists to work toward a common goal and provides a single point of coordination for all aquaculture research, extension, and diagnostic activities.

· Virginia Institute of Marine Science - Chartered in 1940, the School of Marine Science/Virginia Institute of Marine Science (SMS/VIMS), has a tripartite mission of research, education, and advisory service in marine science.

· Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC) - Includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Participating universities from these states operate under a Memorandum of Understanding, which ensures "joint commitment and co-equal status".

· Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory - The MBL was established in 1888 as a non-profit institution devoted to research and education in basic biology.

· World Fish Center - The World Fish Center (formerly the International Center for Living Aquatic Resource Management - ICLARM), based in Penang, Malaysia, is a food and environment research organization that joins forces with farmers, scientists, and policy makers around the world to help the rural poor increase their income, preserve their environment, and improve their lives.
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