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Fisheries Technology Associates is a world leader in aquaculture, fish farming, fish culture, and wild fisheries consulting and management services.  For more than 28 years we have delivered the quality of service and experience that our clients expect and deserve.
President Associates Past Projects


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Past Project Examples

Domestic Projects

bullet Analyzed technical and economic feasibility of 1.2 million pounds/year tilapia production facility in Wyoming.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility of 350,000 pounds/year aquaculture demonstration facility in Indiana.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility of 1.5 million pounds/year tilapia processing facility in Indiana.
bulletAnalyzed market and business prospects of a fish meal and fish oil replacement in shrimp feeds for product developer in Maryland.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility of yellow perch and aquaponic tomato production at 480,000 pounds/year site in Michigan.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility and developed biological design for yellow perch production at 20 million pounds/year site in Indiana.
bulletDeveloped biological design and management plan for a 400,000 pounds/year indoor water reuse yellow perch, tilapia, and integrated plant production system for installation in Pennsylvania.
bulletDesigned water treatment systems for large, mobile fish holding tanks and displays in Colorado.
bulletDesigned dechlorination system for university fisheries research laboratory in Wisconsin.
bulletAssisted major insurance company in development of aquaculture insurance products.
bulletRemodeled and upgraded 550,000 pounds/year rainbow trout hatchery and rearing system in Kentucky.
bulletAssisted in reconfiguration of 600,000 pounds/year tilapia production system in Arizona.
bulletAnalyzed technical feasibility of 2.45 million pounds/year indoor Atlantic salmon and yellow perch production system in Wisconsin.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility of yellow perch production at 3 million pounds/year site in Michigan.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility of yellow perch and hybrid striped bass production at 500,000 pounds/year power plant sites in Minnesota.
bulletAssisted in design of 1 million fish/year Atlantic salmon smolt production system in Maine.
bulletAnalyzed technical and economic feasibility of, and technology to produce, 3,100 metric tons/year of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout in Guam.
bulletUpgraded many coldwater, coolwater, and warmwater fish production facilities. Surveyed many facilities and laboratories to evaluate potential and develop feasibility and management recommendations.
bulletProvided physical, chemical, and biological designs and management plans for many ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and streams.
bulletServed as expert witness in aquaculture/fisheries litigations.

...and many more.

International Projects

bulletMEXICO--Analyzed technical and market feasibility of marine finfish production at a site in Baja California Sur.
bulletCANADA--Assisted in the design of a new solids removal system for a 3 million fish/year salmonid production facility in Alberta.
bulletSWITZERLAND--Evaluated and upgraded Eurasian perch production techniques at a 300 tons/year facility in Switzerland.
bulletIRAQ--Designed 264,000 pounds/year indoor water reuse common carp production system and management plan.
bulletTHAILAND--Studied prospects and markets for a fish meal and fish oil replacement for shrimp feeds.
bulletPACIFIC BASIN--Facilitated shrimp and fish production in tropical environments of the Indian and Pacific Ocean basins.
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VIETNAM--Developed shrimp and catfish production and overall production strategies. 

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CHINA--Conferenced and strategized with key domestic businessmen. 

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SINGAPORE--Provided fish farm and feed consultations.

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TURKEY--Assisted fish feed manufacturer in modifying and reformulating their inventory of feeds.

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THAILAND--Provided biosecurity and disease prevention at shrimp farms. 

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SINGAPORE--Evaluated the use and suitability of marine clays for aquaculture in ponds at a fish production site in Singapore. 

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SOUTH KOREA--Developed expansion of production and strategies for the management of white spot shrimp virus. 

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MALAYSIA--Developed sustainable aquaculture and examined of shrimp production facilities for operational assessment and biosecurity. 

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INDONESIA--Technical audit of white spot shrimp virus and biosecurity issues for shrimp farms and fish farms. 

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INDIA--Assessment of white spot shrimp virus, vibriosis, and biosecurity of shrimp farms. 

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SRI LANKA--Examined shrimp production facilities for operational assessment and biosecurity. 

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COOK ISLANDS--Examined environmental conditions and culture methods needed to optimize the production of black pearls. 

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COOK ISLANDS, TONGA, TUVALU--Developed tuna and bottom fish resources (Tonga and Tuvalu) and a cultured black pearl industry (Cook Islands). 

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KOSRAE ISLAND, FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA--Developed environmental documentation for a large-scale tuna processing facility. 

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TAIWAN--Provided shrimp, eel, and fish farm surveys. 

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LA REUNION, INDIAN OCEAN--Developed feasibility and design of a closed system recirculation hatchery. 

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BANGLADESH--The Cox's Bazaar Marine Fisheries Research Station — Provided regional overview, status of facility and equipment, and proposed aquaculture research.

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PHILIPPINES--Provided broodstock development for freshwater prawn farming.

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THAILAND--Evaluated giant prawn aquaculture.

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PALAU--Studied the feasibility of genetic selection in the rabbitfish and the freshwater prawn.

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PUERTO RICO--Developed operational planning for freshwater prawn farm.

bullet EL SALVADOR--Renovation and operation of commercial prawn hatchery and farm using new technology.
bulletHONDURAS--Evaluated and developed resources for the production of penaeid shrimp.
bulletVENEZUELA--Provided countrywide assessment, feasibility of shrimp farming.
bullet BELIZE--Provided technical assistance, marine shrimp hatchery and farm.
bulletBRAZIL--Developed feasibility, site selection and analysis for prawn hatchery and farm north of Rio de Janeiro.
bullet COSTA RICA--Developed feasibility and financial assessment of marine shrimp farming site for possible purchase.
bulletITALY--Participated in expert consultant panel, conservation of genetic resources in aquatic species.
bulletMEXICO--Evaluated and developed resources for the production of penaeid shrimp.

...and many more.
 

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