Aquaculture International, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to the economically sound, environmentally compatible growth of the aquaculture industry through education and consultation. The organization is involved in the establishment on several practical and innovative demonstration facilities which are economically feasible and can be replicated by farmers, missionaries and other interested individuals.

The founder and president is Charles W. Johnson who has been involved in aquaculture education and extension since 1971.

The Board of Directors are:

Tom Slagle, Secretary, Dillsboro, NC - Family Counselor at Broyhill Children's Home. He is especially gifted in the rehabilitation of disadvantaged persons.

Robert C. Carpenter, Franklin, NC - NC Senator for 16 years and founding president of the Southern Appalachian Trout Growers Association.

Clayton Davis, Maggie Valley, NC - Retired from the NC Cooperative Extension Service and NC Department of Agriculture. Developer and initial manager of the WNC Farmer's Market.

Dr. Jerry West, Cullowhee,NC - Professor Emeritus of Biology, Western Carolina University. Founder and initial director of the WCU Mountain Aquaculture Center.