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Aquaculture Production Systems (Facts (Fastest growing primary industry,…
Aquaculture Production Systems
Aquaculture defenition
The farming of aquatic organisms
Intervention in the rearing process to enhance production
Farming implies ownership of stock
Facts
Fastest growing primary industry
Worlds leading source of fish
Ornamental fish industry $350 mil pa
Fish become female after some time e.g. barramundi 5 years
Farm Location
Economic: marketing, economy
Legal: licencing, monitoring
Ecological: soil, water pollution
Biological: species selection, biological control
Structure
Sea cage
Oyster Rack
Ponds
Tanks
Water Exchange
Must have waste disposal
Open - farm placed in natural water source
Closed - land based circulating system
Pros: high water quality, unaffected by weather, minimal environmental impact
Cons: costly, skilled workers
Aquaculture at USYD
Development and optimisation of diagnostic tests
Advancement of molecular epidemiology
Promoting sustainable practices