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Effect of Water Quality on Aquaculture

Gayatri Shrotriya, Snehal Gagre, Sanjay Kharat

Abstract


Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, algae, molluscs, crustaceans under controlled conditions. The farming of fish is the most common procedure of aquaculture which involves nurturing fish commercially in tanks, fishponds, or ocean enclosures usually for food. The increasing demand for seafood has led to advent in technology that has made it possible to grow food
in coastal marine waters and the open ocean. Aquaculture is a technique used to restore habitat, harvest food, cultivate fish, other commercial products and reconstitute populations of threatened and endangered species. Aquatic animals give higher productivity and protein yield as compared to agriculture and have less energy expenditure for food production. Along with protein, fish flesh
contains good amount of vitamins and minerals, which are essential for growth. The water quality plays an important role for keeping the aquaculture growing. The quality of water has an impact on health of this industry. Environmental protection relies heavily on water quality testing. If water quality is bad, it not only has an impact on aquatic life but also affects the ecosystem. Following parts
go through all the variables that influence quality of the water in the surroundings.


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