![]() | FI:TCP/SYR/4552 Field Document 4 TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME Based on the work ofSYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC MARINE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT A report prepared for the Assistance to Artisanal Fisheries Project D. Lisac Aquaculture Specialist |
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1997
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2.1.1 The coastline and seabed
2.1.3 Hydrographical conditions
2.2 Infrastructure and facilities
2.2.1 Ports and landing places
2.2.3 Institutional back-up services
2.3 Markets for fishery products
2.3.1 Fish species found in Syrian waters
2.4 Availability and cost of inputs required
2.4.3 Expertise and institutional support
3. ANALYSIS OF MARINE AQUACULTURE OPTIONS
3.1 Species candidate for farming
3.3 Types of production systems
3.4.1 Site for land-based culture facilities
3.4.2 Sites for cage culture facilities
3.4.3 Sites for hatcheries and pregrowth facilities
3.5 Cost of production in different culture systems
3.5.1 Definition of principal parameters for production cost analysis
3.5.2 Production cost analysis
3.6 Conclusions and recommendations
4. MARINE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
4.2 Pilot cage farming project
4.2.1 Description of site and facilities
4.2.2 Investment budget and operational expenses
4.2.3 Time-scale required for implementation
4.3 Pilot marine hatchery project
4.3.1 Description of site and facilities
4.3.2 Investment budget and operational expenses
4.4 Land-based farming project28
5. PERSONNEL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
5.1 Requirements for specialized training
5.1.1 Farm operation and management
5.1.2 Hatchery operation management
5.2 Technical assistance to pilot projects
5.2.1 Phase One-100 t pilot cage culture facility
5.2.3 Phase Two - 300 t offshore cage culture facility
LIST OF TABLES
1. Estimated Total Supply of Fish in Syria (1994–1995)
2. Assessment of Sites for Land-based Culture
3. Assessment of Sites for Cage Culture
4. Assessment of Sites for Hatcheries
5. Production Costs: Summary of Alternative Production System Configurations