1) The document discusses aquaculture and aquaponics systems for balancing food production, economic development, and environmental impact reduction. It outlines various challenges with aquaculture including institutional failures and lack of infrastructure. 2) Two honors students conducted a study comparing plant growth and fish mortality in goldfish vs koi aquaponics systems, finding koi systems produced greater growth. They also analyzed costs/benefits of the systems. 3) Aquaponics has potential as a "leapfrog technology" but depends on support from government, hatcheries, and a network of suppliers like the electric grid or mobile network.