Abstract

Aquaculture has slowly been developing in the island of St. Lucia since the early 1960s. As the economy expands, the need 10 introduce new industries has grown and this has led to greater interest being placed on. aquaculture. The threat of an open European market has also contributed to this interest. Promotion of the industry by the Fisheries Department has led to the building of hatcheries and to the establishment of Government and private commercial ponds. Significant growth in aquaculture has occurred during 1990 and 1993 and this is expected to continue as a result of the promotion and extension activities of the Fisheries Department. The current status of aquaculture in St. Lucia, and the promotion, extension and research efforts made to ensure its expansion are described.

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