Sustainable Aquaculture Group:
Research that shapes and improves lives
We are a revitalised combination of the former Environment and Systems Groups and all their components. The scope of the group is
necessarily broad and our key areas of activity range from environmental modelling and spatial analysis, to biodiversity and new species,
international development, livelihoods, value chains and life cycle analysis. Our current staff and research student
complement and diverse interests and activities are showcased from the links below.
Spatial Analysis and Applied Physiology
This part of our research addresses aspects of the Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture Development and has taken two directions: the strategic
evaluation of large regions for aquaculture exploitation and development, and the use of GIS in detailed facility location
within a site including impact modelling with special emphasis on Coastal Zone Management. We have strong linkages with Latin America, especially focusing on native species,
involving partnerships with institutions in Brazil, Chile and Mexico, where we have also conducted extensive capacity-building activities.
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Aquatic Resources and Development
Our starting point is the understanding of aquaculture production systems, and increasingly the sustainability and resilience of
wider aquatic resource systems which are manipulated for societal aims - food production, financial gain, ecological quality, aesthetic
value and human livelihood. We focus on defining what is the goal, be it commercial aquaculture, pro-poor, finding acceptable multiple-use
resource management, or supporting ecosystem health, incorporating a range of tools and areas of expertise.
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Environmental Sustainability
We are actively researching the environmental sustainability of aquaculture production and development, focusing on two main areas;
1) development of modelling tools to investigate environmental effects and aquaculture sustainability, and 2) studies on the environmental
effects of chemicals used within the aquaculture industry worldwide. This work has natural links with the other main areas within the
Sustainable Aquaculture Group, and can be associated with both spatial analysis and aquatic resources development.
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The team also offers consultancy services linked to environmental quality, management and regulation.
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