Description based on title screen as viewed on April 10, 2006. "Order Code RL32694." "Updated March 28, 2006." Updates can be received through CRS Web. Includes bibliographical references.

"Open ocean aquaculture, defined as the rearing of marine organisms under controlled conditions in exposed, high-energy ocean environments beyond significant coastal influence, is one possible option for meeting increasing consumer demand for marine products and offering new and alternative employment opportunities. Proponents see such development as avoiding inshore user conflicts, reducing environment effects, benefiting coastal communities, and potentially addressing the growing seafood trade deficit. Opponents point to a host of other concerns." p. 2.