| Marine biology deals with the study of various aquatic | | | | meal, thereby minimizing pressure on fishery |
| organisms. Aside from getting more information and | | | | resources. |
| unravelling different mysteries of the ocean, marine | | | | There are recirculating aquaculture systems located |
| biologists also aim to learn more about processes | | | | inland, well-located facilities and facilities applying |
| that will ultimately provide for the growing needs of | | | | polyculture techniques. These help manage the bad |
| populations all over the globe. Aquaculture is one of | | | | effects of fish waste to the environment. Fish waste |
| these processes where people can expect higher | | | | is made up of nutrients needed in all components of |
| availability and cheaper prices of goods and food. | | | | food webs in the water. It is also organic. |
| Here are some more information. | | | | Aquaculture has a very concentrated nature that can |
| What is Aquaculture? | | | | trigger above normal fish waste levels in the water. |
| Aquaculture is described as the farming of saltwater | | | | Types of Aquaculture |
| and freshwater organisms such as molluscs, fishes, | | | | Algaculture is a type of aquaculture that includes the |
| crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture is | | | | farming of algae species. Microalgae makes up most |
| different from fishing. It is also called aquafarming, | | | | of cultivated algai. Fish farming is the most common |
| presents the cultivation of aquatic populations under | | | | type, which involves raising commercial fish in |
| controlled conditions. Mariculture defines aquaculture | | | | enclosures and tanks for food. Some of the fish |
| applied in marine environments. Certain types of | | | | types kept include trout, catfish, salmon and tilapia. |
| aquaculture involves algaculture, shrimp farming, fish | | | | Freshwater prawn farming is almost the same as |
| farming, oyster farming and the raising of cultured | | | | marine shrimp farming. The main species involved is |
| pearls. Some of the methods include aquaponics, | | | | the giant river prawn. Mariculture is described as a |
| integrating both plant and fish farming. | | | | special branch of aquaculture that includes the |
| Effects on the Environment | | | | cultivation of marine organisms in the open ocean. |
| Since aquaculture has spread rapidly, there are some | | | | This includes the farming of oysters, prawns and |
| individuals showing concern about the impact on the | | | | marine fish. Shrimp farming is another form of |
| environment. Aquaculture can be more damaging | | | | aquaculture which involves the cultivation of marine |
| environmentally, compared to exploiting wild fisheries. | | | | shrimp to be eaten by humans. |
| The concerns involve handling of waste, side effects | | | | Some countries heavily rely on aquaculture to provide |
| of antibiotics, contesting between wild and farmed | | | | for their ever-growing population, such as China. China |
| types and giving feed for carnivorous fish sought | | | | recently accounted for about 70% of the |
| after by consumers. Sufficient research and | | | | aquaculture production worldwide. About 90% of all |
| improvements in commercial feeds triggered the | | | | United States shrimp consumption is imported or |
| reduction of the environmental effects. | | | | farmed. Chile is also joining the bunch by doing salmon |
| The Processes | | | | aquaculture and exporting in different regions. |
| Farming carnivorous fish such as salmon boosts the | | | | Get more guidelines and complete tips on how to |
| pressure on wild fish. New studies present that | | | | be marine biologist, visit: <a rel="nofollow" |
| enough diets for salmon and other carnivorous fish | | | | onclick="javascript:_gaq. |
| can be created from protein sources aside from fish | | | | |