Department or Program
Environmental Studies
Abstract
This environmental studies thesis examines a variety of local, restorative aquaculture based solutions to the climate crisis. Analysis of the theoretical foundations of aquaculture in the United States, specifically colonialism and exploitation, invites critical thinking of our food and water management systems. Based off of these theoretical foundations, selected problems of and solutions to our modern approach to aquaculture are laid out. An emphasis is placed on ecological and socio-cultural based solutions. This paper includes recommendations for the future of aquaculture, concentrating on small-scale, restorative bivalve and seaweed ocean farming.
Level of Access
Restricted: Campus/Bates Community Only Access
First Advisor
Justin Baumann
Date of Graduation
5-2025
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Recommended Citation
Simmonds, Hannah K., "Triumphs and Tribulations in Aquaculture: A Critical Analysis of Non-Fed Aquaculture as a Means for Restorative Ocean Farming" (2025). Standard Theses. 384.
https://scarab.bates.edu/envr_studies_theses/384
Number of Pages
35
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Available to Bates community via local IP address or Bates login.