Biosecurity Design Elements in Public Fish HatcheriesCochran, Matt
In this paper, we describe the current number and distribution of fish hatcheries operated for public purposes in North America, provide insights on the costs and benefits of hatcheries operated for public use and other public trust purposes, provide initial cost comparisons to habitat rehabilitation...
The role for public fish production system in the future should be to: restore extirpated species; rehabilitate depressed fish populations; provide ecosystem balance; and provide for enhanced fishing opportunities. We must maintain sufficient public fish hatchery infrastructure that when combined with ...