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This is the second in a series of fact sheets that describe fish and shellfish produced in the Midwest region of the United States. (See FNR-608-W, Walleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet.) Yellow perch have been popular among anglers for many years, and since 2002, responding to greater demand, U.S. farmers are raising perch in ponds, aquaponic systems, etc. The fact sheet also includes culinary characteristics, cooking tips and a recipe for Baked Parmesan Perch.

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  1. Pam Fuller, and Matt Neilson, 2020, Perca flavescens (Mitchill, 1814): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=820, Revision Date: 8/15/2019, Peer Review Date: 5/29/2012, Access Date: 10/14/2020
  2. Brown T; Runciman B; Bradford M; Pollard S, 2009. A biological synopsis of yellow perch (Perca flavescens). Canadian Manuscript Reports of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 2883. 28 p.
  3. Hudson, J. C. and Ziegler, S. S. (2014), Environment, Culture, and The Great Lakes Fisheries. Geographical Review, 104: 391–413. doi: 10.1111/j.1931-0846.2014.12041.x
  4. Piavis P. Yellow perch Perca flavescens. In: Funderburk SL, Jordan SJ, Mihursky JA, Riley D, editors. Habitat requirements for Chesapeake Bay living resources. 2nd edition. Solomons, MD: Chesapeake Research Consortium; 1991. p. 14.1-14.15.
  5. Malison, J.A. 2003. A white paper on the status and needs of yellow perch aquaculture in the north central region. Reported prepared for North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Available at: http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/aquanic/ncrac/wpapers/YellowPerch11-21-03.htm
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Walleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet: A Guide for Seafood Consumers Thumbnail
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This fact sheet is a consumer guide to farmed walleye. The publication describes walleye, walleye farming, product safety, and culinary characteristics of walleye in addition to cooking tips and a recipe.

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  1. Summerfelt, R.C., Kinnunen, R.E., Johnson, J.A., 2019. Production of Walleye as Potential Food Fish. North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Technical Bulletin #116, NCRAC Publications Office, Iowa State University, Ames. https://www.ncrac.org/files/biblio/WFS116secure.pdf
  2. Summerfelt, R.C., ed. 1996. Walleye culture manual. NCRAC Culture Series #101, NCRAC Publications Office, Iowa State University, Ames, Page 5. https://www.ncrac.org/files/page/files/Chapter1.pdf
  3. Williams, M.C.W., Murphy, E.W., McCarty H.B., Snyder, B.D. Schrank, C.S., McCann, P.J. Crimmins, B.S. 2017. Variation in the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA in fillets of fish from Great Lakes region. Journal of Great Lakes Research, 43, Pages 150–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jglr.2017.03.001
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This is the third in a series of consumer guides that describe fish and shellfish farmed in the Midwest region of the United States. The fact sheet also includes culinary characteristics, cooking tips and a recipe for Sautéed Tilapia.

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  1. Wohlfarth, G.W. and G. Hulata. 1983. Applied Genetics of Tilapias, ICLARM Studies and Reviews 6, 26 p. International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, Manila.
  2. Nico, L.G., Schofield, P.J., and Neilson, M.E., 2021, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=468, Revision Date: 1/8/2020, Peer Review Date: 12/18/2013, Access Date: 2/16/2021
  3. National Marine Fisheries Service (2020) Fisheries of the United States, 2018. U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA Current Fishery Statistics No. 2018 Available at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/ national/commercial-fishing/fisheries-united-states-2018
  4. FAO 2005-2021. Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme. Oreochromis niloticus. Cultured Aquatic Species Information programme. Text by Rakocy, J.E. In: FAO Fisheries Division [Online]. Rome. Update 18 February 2005. [Cited 16 February 2021]. http://www.fao.org/fishery/culturedspecies/Oreochromis_niloticus/en
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  • Indiana Bans 28 Invasive Aquatic Plants
  • 500 New Aquaculture Businesses Grow in Africa
  • Doing Real Science Inspires Great Lakes Students
  • Consumers Would Pay More for U.S. Seafood
  • Large Sprawling Yards can Lean to More Runoff
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  • The Troubled Youth of Yellow Perch
  • Great Lakes Monitoring Provides Management Cues
  • Consortium to Plan for Tri-state Water Supply
  • Find Your Niche in Aquaculture
  • New IISG Research Addresses Coastal Concerns
  • Camping Out with Sea Grant
  • New Curriculum Guide Premiers in Chicago
  • Reporting New Aquatic Invaders is a Mouse Click Away
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  • Water-Wealthy/Water Poor
  • Charlebois Indentifies New Invader
  • IISG Goes to Brazil: An Interview with LaDon Swann
  • NiSource and IISG Team Up to Fund Environmental Projects
  • The Forecast for E. coli is….
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  • Plant Retailers Provide Potential Source of AIS
  • IISG Annouces Interim Director
  • Website Recruits AIS Detectives
  • Fish School is in Session
  • AIS-HACCP Program Expands
  • Experts Focus on Southern Lake Michigan Region Water Supply
  • Aquaculture Class Inspires High School Students
  • Rip Current Awareness can Save Lives
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