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2.Types of Aquaculture Systems

The document provides an overview of various aquaculture systems, detailing their historical origins, methods, and species involved. It discusses traditional practices like freshwater pond culture and brackish water fishponds, as well as modern techniques such as aquaponics and recirculating aquaculture systems. The conclusion emphasizes the evolution of aquaculture and the importance of sustainable practices for future food production.

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2.Types of Aquaculture Systems

The document provides an overview of various aquaculture systems, detailing their historical origins, methods, and species involved. It discusses traditional practices like freshwater pond culture and brackish water fishponds, as well as modern techniques such as aquaponics and recirculating aquaculture systems. The conclusion emphasizes the evolution of aquaculture and the importance of sustainable practices for future food production.

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Types of Aquaculture

Systems
Introduction to
Aquaculture
● Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic
organisms
● It's a 4,000-year-old tradition that began in
China
● Large-scale aquaculture started in China
in 1949
● What aquatic organisms do you think
were first cultivated?
Early Aquaculture Species
● Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
● Crucian carp (Carassius carassius)
● Mud carp (Cirrhinus molitorella)
● In 1958, artificial spawning developed for:
● Bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
● Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Brackish Water Fishponds
● Earliest type of fishpond
● Originated in Madura Island, East Java
● Called "tambak" locally (meaning embankment)
● Started in the Philippines from 1521 to 1921
● How do you think the salinity in these ponds affects the fish?
Freshwater Pond
Culture
● Limited to freshwater environments
● Dates back to 1400-1137 BC
● Most popular and important fish farming
system
● Uses earthen embankments to create
enclosures
● What advantages might pond culture have
over other systems?
Valley culture
● Ancient form of aquaculture in the Mediterranean region
● Exploits seasonal fish migrations from sea to lagoons
● Prevents fish from returning to the sea
● Target species: eels, sea bass, sea bream, sole, mullet
● How does this method take advantage of natural fish behavior?
Brush Park

● Traditional low-tech aquaculture in coastal


lagoons and brackish water
● Involves placing vegetation in water to
attract aquatic animals
● Used for fish, shrimp, and crabs
● Harvested periodically by encirclement
● Why do you think this method is effective
for attracting aquatic life?
Floodplain Fisheries

● Seasonal activity depending on flood


duration and amount
● Often near river banks or river mouths
● Timed to coincide with seasonality of
fisheries and water levels
● How might climate change affect this type
of fishery?
Aquasilviculture
● Rearing fish and other aquatic organisms in enclosed mangrove
areas
● Enhances wild fisheries production
● Popular in Panay Islands, Philippines
● Differs from sea ranching by using enclosures
● What ecological benefits might this system provide?
Mariculture

● Specialized branch of aquaculture in


seawater
● Uses fish tanks, ponds, raceways, cages,
and pens
● Examples include Norwegian fish cages
and submersible fish cages
● How might mariculture impact wild fish
populations?
Sea Ranching
● Introduces juveniles (hatchery-produced or wild-caught) into
natural environments
● Allows growth without containment or structures
● Suitable for sea cucumbers, scallops, abalone, and other benthic
organisms
● How does this differ from traditional fishing?
Seaweed Farming

● Mainly focuses on Eucheuma (red algae)


● Started in the Philippines in the 1960s
● Used for human food and as a source of
carrageenan
● Common species: Kappaphycus alvarezii
and Eucheuma denticulatum
● What products do you know that might
contain carrageenan?
Cage Culture
● Enclosure with bottom and sides of netting or bamboo
● Can be floating or submerged
● Introduced in the Philippines by BFAR in 1965
● First species cultivated: Chanos chanos (milkfish)
● What advantages might cage culture have over pond culture?
Fish Pens
● Fixed enclosure using the bed of the water body as the bottom
● Began in 1968 as an experimental venture in Laguna de Bay,
Philippines
● Uses wood or bamboo stakes
● Important for freshwater milkfish culture
● How might this system impact the natural lake ecosystem?
Fish Tanks

● Can be concrete, fiberglass, or glass


● Allows high degree of environmental
control
● Used for ornamental fish and research
● Suitable for land-based facilities
● Why is environmental control important in
aquaculture?
Aquaponics

● Combines aquaculture with hydroponics


● Nutrient-rich water from fish feeds
hydroponic plants
● Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia to
nitrates
● Creates a symbiotic ecosystem
● How does this system reduce waste
compared to traditional aquaculture?
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA)

● Cultivates fed species (e.g., fish) with extractive species (e.g.,


shellfish, seaweed)
● Creates balanced ecosystems
● Promotes environmental sustainability and economic stability
● Reduces disease risk through waste conversion
● What are the potential challenges of managing multiple species
in one system?
IMTA Process

● Fed aquaculture (e.g., finfish) produces


waste
● Large particles eaten by bottom-dwelling
organisms
● Small particles filtered by shellfish
● Dissolved nutrients absorbed by seaweed
● How does this system mimic natural
ecosystems?
Recirculating Aquaculture
System (RAS)

● Technology for reusing water in fish


production
● Suitable for areas with limited water
supply
● Includes mechanical and biological
filtration
● May use UV filtration to control
microorganisms
● Why might RAS be important in the face
of climate change?
Conclusion
● Aquaculture systems have evolved over thousands of years
● Range from traditional methods to high-tech solutions
● Each system has unique advantages and challenges
● Future of aquaculture depends on sustainable practices
● Which system do you think has the most potential for future food
production?

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