Sea cage farming

Suresh Babu, P P (2025) Sea cage farming. In: Training programme on Cage, Pen, Ornamental fish, Biofloc, Mussel and Oyster culture for Tribal Department officials, Scheduled Tribes (STS) Promoters and Farmers. CMFRI Training Manual Series No. 47/2025 . ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 17-20.

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Abstract

Cage culture involves growing fish in the sea while being enclosed in a net cage that allows free water flow. This production system consists of a floating frame of varying dimensions and shapes, net materials, and a mooring system to hold and culture a large number of fish. For economic feasibility, selecting proper designs, ideal construction materials, suitable mooring systems, and good management practices is crucial. Sea cage farming has gained significant attention in recent years from researchers and fishermen. Many small or resource-limited farmers are exploring alternatives to traditional fishing practices. Cage aquaculture is rapidly expanding and offers opportunities even on a small scale.

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