Aquaculture and Climate
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2013-08
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Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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This research focuses on Tilapia grown in farm ponds or floating cages in rivers and reservoirs in northern Thailand. The contribution of aquaculture to total fisheries production in Thailand rose from below 20% in 2000 to over 41% in 2010. Aquaculture production serves as an important source of employment and food security for rural residents. Understanding the impacts of climate change and the potential role of aquaculture in adaptation planning is improving, but still limited compared to many other agricultural activities. This project addresses how to improve the capacity of aquaculture to sustainably adapt to changing and uncertain climates.
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AQUACULTURE, FISHERY POLICY, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, THAILAND, POND CULTURE, FAR EAST ASIA, FLOODS, RISK MANAGEMENT