Aquaculture

Overview

Aquaculture is the farming of water creatures for human consumption. This subject is concerned with the culture and care of fresh water aquatic animals. 

Aims of the Aquaculture course from Warnborough College

• List the components of an aquaculture production system.

• Compare extensive production systems with intensive production systems.

• Assess the production systems used in three different aquaculture enterprises.

• Research and describe a successful aquaculture production system.

• List freshwater fish suitable for aquaculture in your region.

• List saltwater fish suitable for aquaculture in your region.

• Describe the requirements for different commonly grown freshwater fish, including: *Trout *Barramundi *Bass.

• Describe the requirements of one type of salt water fish which has commercial potential for farming.

• Distinguish, by labeling unlabelled diagrams, between visual characteristics of different freshwater crayfish, including: *Marron *Red claw *Yabbie

• Describe the cultural practices for different freshwater crayfish, including: *Marron *Red claw *Yabbie.

• Explain how water quality may affect production in an aquaculture system.

• Explain different methods of treating water in aquaculture, including: *Filtration *Aeration.

• Develop a list of criteria for selecting a site suitable for a specified freshwater aquaculture purpose.

• Explain how varying stocking rates can affect the condition of a specified type of animal in aquaculture.