 Environmental services for aquaculture
The selection of a site with the optimal environment is
essential for the success of any aquaculture business. We assist in
identifying suitable sites and assess their production capacity and
environmental state. Elements that usually are considered in a site
assessment include sediment conditions, water quality, bottom
topography, current speed and direction, wind and waves exposure, risk
for fish disease transfer, and other risk factors present in the
surroundings of the farm.
Site monitoring of the environmental
conditions at farming sites is done to fulfil legal obligations, and for
the farmers own interest. This will enable the fish producers to
maximise production, and to document their commitment to environmental quality (EMAS
certification). We also assist or represent the
customer in discussions with environmental and other regulatory authorities.
All countries with a significant development of the aquaculture industry have
experienced severe problems due to auto-pollution of the farming sites and epidemic
outbreaks of fish diseases. Through our participation in R&D projects
studying the
relationship between pollution, the occurrence of fish diseases and the general
performance of fish farm operations, and our extensive experience with fish
farming and routine environmental monitoring we have the expertise to
assess sustainable production limits.
The
introduction of new fisheries management strategies can have clear beneficial
effects on the production of fish in inland waters. Our staff is
experienced in fish stock and environmental assessments and has carried
out several projects aimed at the improving commercial exploitation
of freshwater fish stocks. We also carried out experimental research,
studying how the addition of fertilizer effects the environment and fish
stock in nutrient poor lakes.
Contact:
Roger velvin |
