Title page for E-project-071305-115404

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2005-07-13

Authors
Adam C Broders, ECE
Matthew Thomas Douville, ME
Megan Rose Slonski, IE

URN E-project-071305-115404

Division Technology and Environment

Center San Jose, Costa Rica

Sponsor INCOPESCA

Title Best Practices for Small to Medium Scale Tilapia Aquaculture

Advisors
Vernon-Gerstenfeld, Susan, ID
Gerstenfeld, Arthur, MG

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
The goal of our project was to inform INCOPESCA of the condition of small and medium scale tilapia farms throughout Costa Rica and to identify the best practices for this type of production. We conducted twenty interviews at tilapia farms, where we identified the current practices in use and aspects of aquaculture in which the producers require assistance. Then we determined a set of best practices for this type of production and created a pamphlet containing three important topics. We also made recommendations to INCOPESCA designed to encourage the implementation of our findings. Our project aims to improve tilapia production, which will then support job creation and provide a protein-rich source of nutrition to many in need.

Files
msmdabFullReport.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2005-07-13
Authors	Adam C Broders, ECE Matthew Thomas Douville, ME Megan Rose Slonski, IE
URN	E-project-071305-115404
Division	Technology and Environment
Center	San Jose, Costa Rica
Sponsor	INCOPESCA
Title	Best Practices for Small to Medium Scale Tilapia Aquaculture
Advisors	Vernon-Gerstenfeld, Susan, ID Gerstenfeld, Arthur, MG
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The goal of our project was to inform INCOPESCA of the condition of small and medium scale tilapia farms throughout Costa Rica and to identify the best practices for this type of production. We conducted twenty interviews at tilapia farms, where we identified the current practices in use and aspects of aquaculture in which the producers require assistance. Then we determined a set of best practices for this type of production and created a pamphlet containing three important topics. We also made recommendations to INCOPESCA designed to encourage the implementation of our findings. Our project aims to improve tilapia production, which will then support job creation and provide a protein-rich source of nutrition to many in need.
Files	msmdabFullReport.pdf