Aquaculture in the Federated States of Micronesia

Aquaculture in the Federated States of Micronesia includes the cultivation of giant clams[1] and sponges.[2] The FSM government has explored aquaculture as a possible method of stimulating the national economy and increasing the number of jobs among the nation's populace.[3]

References

  1. John Riley (August 1993). Giant Clam Aquaculture in the Federated States of Micronesia. FSM National Aquaculture Center.
  2. United States Congress (1992). U.S. Policy Toward the South Pacific. U.S. G.P.O. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-16-039388-4.
  3. Aquaculture Profile for Pohnpei (PDF). University of Alaska Fairbanks. September 2004. p. 4.


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