Mariculture is a branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms for food and other products in the open ocean, an enclosed section of the ocean, or in tanks, ponds or raceways which are filled with seawater. Non-food products produced by mariculture include: fish meal, nutrient agar, jewelries (e.g. cultured pearls), and cosmetics.
A shrimp farm is an aquaculture business for the cultivation of marine shrimp for human consumption. Shrimp farming has changed from traditional, small-scale businesses in Southeast Asia into a global industry.
Various types of fish farmed in aquaculture include the Asian carp ,Atlantic salmon ,Barramundi ,carp, Black, Black Drum( Redfish)Catfish, Catla ,Cobia ,Common carp ,Florida Pompano, Grass carp, Gourami ,Milkfish ,Black Crappie ,Perch ,Bluegill ,Tilapia etc.
Fish farming offers an alternative solution to the increasing market demand for fish and fish protein.
A freshwater prawn farm is an aquaculture business designed to raise and produce freshwater prawn or shrimp for human consumption.
In Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) the wastes from one species are recycled to become inputs for another species. These organisms may all share the same biological and chemical processes.
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Algaculture is a form of aquaculture involving the farming of species of algae. The majority of algae that are intentionally cultivated are of microalgae.
They are commonly known as seaweeds and have many commercial and industrial uses.
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture.It involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. Fish species raised by fish farms include salmon, catfish, tilapia, cod, carp, trout and others.
