Fish farm pens that can be submerged to avoid issues such as parasites and extreme weather conditions are proving their worth, although there are still some challenges to be overcome, according to a new study.
Published in Reviews in Aquaculture, the study – which was conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Research and the University of Melbourne – shed light on potential production benefits and the challenges of using submerged cages for some fish species.
“Surface-based cages are the dominant production technology for marine finfish aquaculture; a rapidly growing industry, feeding millions each year and contributing billions to economies,” said lead researcher Dr Michael Sievers, of the Australian Rivers Institute in a press release…
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