Part 1 of 13 from the Resource Guide to Aquaculture Information

United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library
RESOURCE GUIDE TO AQUACULTURE INFORMATION

United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library
Extension Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
NCRI National Coastal Resources Research & Development Institute National Sea Grant College Program
RESOURCE GUIDE TO AQUACULTURE INFORMATION
Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture
Aquaculture Information and Technology Transfer Task Force
Coordinated through:
Aquaculture Information Center
National Agricultural Library U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library Beltsville,
Maryland
August 1994

National Agricultural Library Cataloging Record:
Resource guide to aquaculture information. 1. Aquaculture
--United States==Information services--Directories. I. Aquaculture
Information and Technology Transfer Task Force (U.S.) II. Aquaculture
Information Center (U.S.) III. Title aSH20.5

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CONTENTS
[NOTE: Page numbers refer to printed version]
Introduction v
Acknowledgments vi
Section I: Academic Libraries 1
Section II: Federal and State Libraries 17
Section III: Journals and Newsletters 35
Section IV: Electronic and Online Resources 59
Section V: Trade and Professional Associations 73
Section VI: Selected Extension Contacts 97
Section VII: State Aquaculture Coordinators and Contacts 111
Section VIII: Federal Agencies--Regional Level 125
Section IX: Federal Agencies and Administrative Offices 127
Section X: Regional Aquaculture Center Administrative Offices 147
Section XI: Equipment and Supply Sources 149
Index 151

INTRODUCTION The growth of the aquaculture industry, advances in new technologies, and concerns for the use of natural resources have resulted in an increased demand for all types of aquaculture information. Frequently, the search for aquaculture information lacks a clear roadmap. Location of the closest, most appropriate resource, which is the first step, may be the most difficult. This directory was compiled for use by aquaculturists, researchers, students, educators, industry members, and others seeking initial contact points for further information and referral on multiple aspects of the aquaculture industry. The directory is divided into 11 sections, beginning with academic libraries. This library listing is followed by sections on Federal and State libraries and information centers, printed resources, electronic resources, trade and professional associations, specialists in the field, policymakers and government administrative offices, and selected initial sources for supplies and equipment. There are over 500 North American resources listed in this publication. In the real world not all sources provide all answers to all people, and this is certainly true in aquaculture. Sources in this directory may be limited in access, scope, accuracy, and economy to the searcher. The first approach for the aquaculture client should be identification of the information sources that are available locally or regionally. Reading materials available at the local university library may be a good starting point followed by contacting the county agent or extension specialist in your state. The agent/specialist may refer you to another source to complete your information search. The Aquaculture Information Center under the National Agricultural Library in Maryland (Section II: Federal and State Libraries) is also a good starting point. It is recommended that the searcher frame a clear and specific picture of his/her information needs prior to contacting the sources provided in this guide. Although every attempt was made to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, this guide is at best a ~snapshot~ of resources at the time of printing. Addresses and phone numbers for certain resources may have changed since this document went to press, and certain resources may have inadvertently been omitted.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This Resource Guide to Aquaculture Information was prepared by the Aquaculture Information and Technology Transfer Task Force under the Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (JSA). Funding support was provided by the following agencies: Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute (Grant No. NA16RG0167), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; National Sea Grant College Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Special acknowledgment is given to Rebecca Thompson, National Agricultural Library, who provided substantial support in editing and desktop publishing. Appreciation is also extended to the members of the Working Group for their extensive efforts in compiling and verifying the information.

Gary L. Jensen
Eileen M. McVey
Co-Chairs, JSA Aquaculture Information and Technology Transfer Task Force