The design, operations and economics of cage culture systems

Abstract The commercial culturing of fish in cages has expanded significantly in the past 20 years. While most of this expansion has been with salmonid species, there is still considerable worldwide diversity of cage culture species and culture conditions. Trends are toward larger individual cages and more exposed sites. Many interactive site, species, environmental, engineering, economic and operational factors must be considered during the cage system design process. This process is reviewed and potential problems in design and operations are discussed. ‘Rules of good practice’ are provided as guidance in avoiding potential pitfalls.

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