Smart Growth in Aquaculture
Smart Growth in Aquaculture
Village
Coral Reef
River
Siting of aquaculture operations is the first and most critical consideration to minimize negative impacts of aquaculture operations. It is also a critical factor in determining the profitability of an aquaculture operation. To protect the environment and ensure economic growth, aquaculture operations should be sited in optimal locations based on environmental, economic, and social factors.
Mangrove area
Seaweed farming in estuary to maximize environmental benefits
Net pen farming in fast currents and deep water
Seaweed farming
Net pen farming
Sea grass meadow Village
1
Not deep enough
Port
2
Area not optimal for aquaculture operations
3
1
Major Fishing Area
Major fishing area
Aquaculture development zones
Too far from port
Mangrove
Offshore cages minimize impacts to seafloor and fishing communities Offshore cage farming
Coral Reef
2
Port
3
Too far from port
River
Excess nutrients
Improved water quality
Buffer zone
Current (Ideal 1> knot)
Current (Ideal m1> knot)
Buffer zone
Distance between farms
Ideal depth 100+ ft Ideal depth 100+ ft
Aquaculture in mangrove forests, on seagrass meadows, or near coral reefs could have a negative environmental impact
Appropriate spacing between farms to not exceed environmental carrying capacity
Aquaculture in major fishing area would have a negative social impact
aquaculture too far from ports and other infrastructure would not be profitable
Village
Coral Reef
River
Siting of aquaculture operations is the first and most critical consideration to minimize negative impacts of aquaculture operations. It is also a critical factor in determining the profitability of an aquaculture operation. To protect the environment and ensure economic growth, aquaculture operations should be sited in optimal locations based on environmental, economic, and social factors.
Mangrove area
Seaweed farming in estuary to maximize environmental benefits
Net pen farming in fast currents and deep water
Seaweed farming
Net pen farming
Sea grass meadow Village
1
Not deep enough
Port
2
Area not optimal for aquaculture operations
3
1
Major Fishing Area
Major fishing area
Aquaculture development zones
Too far from port
Mangrove
Offshore cages minimize impacts to seafloor and fishing communities Offshore cage farming
Coral Reef
2
Port
3
Too far from port
River
Excess nutrients
Improved water quality
Buffer zone
Current (Ideal 1> knot)
Current (Ideal m1> knot)
Buffer zone
Distance between farms
Ideal depth 100+ ft Ideal depth 100+ ft
Aquaculture in mangrove forests, on seagrass meadows, or near coral reefs could have a negative environmental impact
Appropriate spacing between farms to not exceed environmental carrying capacity
Aquaculture in major fishing area would have a negative social impact
aquaculture too far from ports and other infrastructure would not be profitable
