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Boosting aquaculture production
A
partitioned aquaculture system developed by Clemson scientists triples
catfish production compared to traditional ponds. The system uses a small
enclosure to contain the fish while circulating water through a series
of channels to remove their waste.
This
approach improves the health of the fish and boosts production levels.
At the same time, it reduces the amount of water and land required for
commercial production.
The
researchers are also investigating economically viable production systems
for other species, such as crayfish, tilapia, red drum, and southern flounder.
Their research uses laboratory facilities, as well as the state's waterways,
to study aquaculture, fisheries management, and environmental protection.
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