The farming of aquatic organisms, whether fish, shellfish, plants or algae, is subject to a variety of risks. As in agriculture, these risks include disease, poor product quality, competition, equipment failure, and natural disasters — but specific to aquaculture are others, for example, water quality degradation and the competitive impact from capture fisheries. Knowledge of these risks, their severity, and how best to manage them, is critical for the success of your enterprise.  See download file.