Multifunctional aquaculture in Brunei Darussalam: potential and policy options
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Multifunctional aquaculture in Brunei Darussalam: potential and policy options |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2797 |
Book Title | Multifunctional agriculture ecology and food security: international perspectives |
Authors | Sulaiman, Rafidzah (Author) and Lawrey, Roger (Author) |
Editors | Pillarisetti, J. Ram, Lawrey, Roger and Azman, Ahmad |
Page Range | 161-181 |
Series | Global Agriculture Developments |
Chapter Number | 12 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISBN | 9781626182943 |
Web Address (URL) | https://novapublishers.com/shop/multifunctional-agriculture-ecology-and-food-security-international-perspectives/ |
Abstract | This chapter investigates the potential for multifunctional aquaculture in Brunei. It reviews overseas experience and compares the potential multifunctional benefits of aquaculture with those that have been identified in agriculture. It is argued that the benefits of aquaculture for the preservation of wild fish stocks is not clear cut, given the negative externalities often associated with conventional aquaculture. The potential for multifunctional aquaculture in Brunei can be considered in two ways: the promotion of marketed multifunctional benefits that could be achieved by developing relatively small scale projects such as resorts that allow anglers to catch their own sea-bass. These marketed functions add to the value of the farmed fish following the European model. Positive externalities also exist in the form of rural settlement and retention of economic activities in rural areas, irrespective of the scale of operation. Other external benefits of small scale operations may include food security and the mitigation of poverty in rural areas. However, the driving force behind aquaculture development in Brunei is more associated with large-scale operations designed to access export markets. In this case, the major concern is the limitation of negative externalities and the adoption of ecologically friendly technology such as that used in the Ecological Recirculation Aquaculture System (ERAS) which operates in a closed environment. This is particularly important in Brunei given its commitment to the Heart of Borneo initiative and its sustainable biodiversity and conservation objectives. The challenge for Brunei will be to continue to balance the growth of commercially viable aquaculture and the drive for economic diversification with these conservation objectives. |
Keywords | biodiversity; economic development; Brunei; aquaculture; fish; seafood |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 380101. Agricultural economics |
300501. Aquaculture | |
440703. Economic development policy | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei |
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2040/multifunctional-aquaculture-in-brunei-darussalam-potential-and-policy-options
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