Recirculating aquaculture systems

Nazar, A K A and Jayakumar, R and Tamilmani, G (2013) Recirculating aquaculture systems. [Teaching Resource]

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Abstract

Closed-system aquaculture presents a new and expanding commercial opportunity. Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are tank-based systems in which fish can be grown at high density under controlled environmental conditions. They are closed-loop facilities that retain and treat the water within the system. In a RAS, water flows from a fish tank through a treatment process and is then returned to the tank, hence the term recirculating aquaculture systems. RAS can be designed to be very environmentally sustainable, using 90-99 percent less water than other aquaculture systems. RAS can reduce the discharge of waste, the need for antibiotics or chemicals used to combat disease, and fish and parasite escapes. RAS have been under development for over 30 years, refining techniques and methods to increase production, profit and environmental sustainability. There is a large cost involved in setting up and running a recirculation system and we need to consider a number of factors in designing the system that will fit our needs.

Item Type: Teaching Resource
Uncontrolled Keywords: Recirculating; aquaculture systems
Subjects: Aquaculture
Divisions: CMFRI-Mandapam
Depositing User: Arun Surendran
Date Deposited: 09 Jan 2014 04:21
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:56
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/9712

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