Implications of sustainable aquaculture in future technology transfer: The Oceanic Institute experience

SUMMARY

Aquaculture has provided an alternative animal protein source for people for decades. The transfer of improved aquaculture technology has assisted economic growth in less developed countries by such donor countries as the USA, Japan, the European economic communities, Canada and Australia. Donor agencies provided funding for purchasing advanced equipment, professional training, professional consultation, and experts to advise recipient countries. The level of success varied for each project.

The Oceanic Institute (OI) in Hawaii has engaged in aquaculture development in many regions for decades. The successful transfer of finfish fry production technology has been demonstrated recently in Indonesia and Egypt. Past experience provides a foundation for the next generation of technology transfer, involving consideration of socioeconomics.

This paper examines the difficulties encountered in traditional technology transfer, and the need for sustainable aquaculture development in recipient countries.