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The Effects of Regulations on the Florida Ornamental Aquaculture Industry, an Infographic

Eric Cassiano andMatthew DiMaggio


Release Date: 5/31/2023

Reviewed At: 3/18/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fa258-2023

Agriculture

Abstract

This infographic accompanies "The Effects of Regulation on Ornamental Aquaculture Farms in Florida" (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA248), an Ask IFAS factsheet that discusses the results of a study conducted to measure the impact of regulations on ornamental aquaculture farms in Florida using on-farm data from 2018. Florida’s diverse ornamental aquaculture industry has many unique challenges that set it apart from other aquaculture commodity groups. The numerous production techniques, diversity of species, and various market outlets make the ornamental aquaculture industry an intriguing study in how regulations impact the industry. By understanding regulatory impacts, we can streamline efforts to address them.

About this Publication

This document is FA258, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date April 2023. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication. This infographic accompanies "The Effects of Regulation on Ornamental Aquaculture Farms in Florida" (https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA248), an Ask IFAS factsheet that discusses the results of a study conducted to measure the impact of regulations on Florida ornamental aquaculture farms.

How to Cite

Boldt, N. C., Van Senten, J., Engle, C. R., Cassiano, E. J., & DiMaggio, M. A. (2023). The Effects of Regulations on the Florida Ornamental Aquaculture Industry Infographic. EDIS, 2023(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa258-2023

Authors

Eric Cassiano
Eric Cassiano
Specialist
University of Florida

Extension associate scientist, UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

Matthew DiMaggio
Matthew DiMaggio
Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor and Extension specialist, ornamental aquaculture; School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory

Publication #FA258