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Effective genetic management is vital to the future of sustainable aquaculture

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 3 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Synopsis (short abstract) FAO brings together global expertise to support countries in conserving aquatic biodiversity while building more productive and resilient aquaculture systems. Resources and tools such as the Global Plan of Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and the FAO AquaticGenetic Resources Information System (AquaGRIS) are designed to guide and inform national and regional efforts.

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