Large Scale Ocean Farming
Large Scale Ocean Farming
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I am looking for sources of information in regards to the feasibility of aquaculture of certain species of shellfish. I don't know if this question would be better off on the Agricultural forum, but I thought I would give this forum a shot.
Richard Nornhold, PE
nornrich@redrose.net





RE: Large Scale Ocean Farming
Marvin
RE: Large Scale Ocean Farming
I didn't know if my question was relavant to this category and had almost forgotten that I had posted it. I am aware of some of the large scale ocean farming projects in China and Japan. Specifically the farm raising of Blue Fin Tuna. My question stems from childhood memories of crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay with my Grandfather in the 70's. In a morning you could easily bring in a bushel basket of Chesapeake Bay Blue Point Crabs. In the years since then the Bay has been over harvested and the average price per bushel has gone from $15-$25 to $150-$180 during the peak season. My question is can crabs be farm raised? They have a unique life cycle requiring different levels of salinity during their maturation. If you could farm raise crabs, not only would it be a good business venture, but it would also eliviate the pressure on the naturual population. Any ideas if work is being done in this area or possible resources that could be used as a guide?
Thanks,
Rich....
Richard Nornhold, PE
nornrich@redrose.net
RE: Large Scale Ocean Farming
Marvin