Aquaculture Systems

Aquaculture systems are developed so that fish or other aquatic organisms can be farmed and harvested in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. Aquaculture systems can be designed to employ a variety of methods, such as shallow pens, cages and tanks, to not only provide fresh seafood but also to protect coastal environments. They are particularly important for maintaining biodiversity, providing nutrition in low-income areas, and helping to reduce the pressure on wild fish stocks. Aquaculture systems are also used to cultivate aquatic plants, such as seaweed and macroalgae, and to protect and restore damaged marine ecosystems.