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Cage system
Fish cages are placed in lakes, bayous, ponds,
rivers or oceans to contain and protect fish until they can
be harvested. They can be constructed of a wide variety of
components. Fish are stocked in cages, artificially fed, and
harvested when they reach market size. A few advantages of
fish farming with cages are that many types of waters can
be used (rivers, lakes, filled quarries, etc.), many types
of fish can be raised, and fish farming can co-exist with
sport fishing and other water uses. Cage farming of fishes
in open seas is also gaining popularity. Concerns of disease,
poaching, poor water quality, etc., lead some to believe that
in general, pond systems are easier to manage and simpler
to start. Also, past occurrences of cage-failures leading
to escapes, have raised concern regarding the culture of non-native
fish species in open-water cages. Even though the cage-industry
has made numerous technological advances in cage construction
in recent years, the concern for escapes remains valid.
Reference:
Wikipedia
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fry farming
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