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Capture fisheries globally are imperiled with many tra-ditional stocks fully or over-exploited (Schiermeler 2002, FAO 2004, NMFS 2003). Regulations that restrict commer-cial harvest and entry into fisheries are growing and have reached a point where the livelihood and lifestyle of many fishers have been compromised. An important fishing voca-tion and tradition is threatened. If explored and implemented in a manner that provides comfort and confidence in commercial fishers, aquaculture can serve as a conduit and alternative option to keep fisher-men on the water, working in an environment and pursuing a vocation consistent with their experience and preference. Perhaps the best …