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A White Paper on the Status and Needs of Yellow Perch Aquaculture in the North Central Region

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Publisher: North Central Regional Aquaculture Center

Creation date: March 29, 2000

The yellow perch (Perca flavescens) has been designated as a high priority species by the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) Industry Advisory Council (IAC). Research on yellow perch has been supported by NCRAC since its inception in 1988/89. Each year, priority research and extension topics have been identified by the NCRAC IAC and presented to the NCRAC Board of Directors (Board). Recently, concerns have developed among NCRAC participants as to the priorities and direction of NCRAC-funded yellow perch research and extension. One expressed concern is that the long-term focus of research goals and priorities may be lost because the NCRAC Board and IAC memberships change over time. A second concern is that the two-year operating cycle of NCRAC can make it difficult to pursue objectives that need a longer time period to reach fruition. Accordingly, the Board decided that a white paper should be developed on yellow perch. The Board directed that the white paper should clearly outline the current state of yellow perch aquaculture technology, critical factors limiting economical and sustainable commercial production, and recommendations for research and extension that should be considered in future work plans. The Board further directed that this white paper be a "living document" that can be updated based on advancements and new developments within the industry.

Key Words: USDA • NCRAC • Yellow Perch • Perca flavescens