{"id":4044,"date":"2020-03-07T08:21:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-07T08:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=4044"},"modified":"2020-04-02T10:57:18","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T09:57:18","slug":"offshore-floating-platforms-providing-industrial-scale-aquaculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/offshore-floating-platforms-providing-industrial-scale-aquaculture\/4044\/","title":{"rendered":"Offshore floating platforms: providing industrial-scale aquaculture"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pneumatically Stabilised Platform<\/a> (PSP) system permits the design and construction of very large floating platforms of unlimited size.<\/h2>\n

Today, aquaculture has its problems \u2013 ranging from raised fish escaping, to the oceans increasing temperatures<\/a>. Worldwide, oceans absorb excess heat that is generated by greenhouse gas emissions, leading to rising ocean temperatures.1<\/sup> As a result, both marine life and the ecosystem are adversely affected, alongside damaging previous advantages the ocean creates for humans (such as the cause of extreme weather conditions).1 <\/sup><\/p>\n

Another current problem in aquaculture are raised fish escaping into oceans. When some fish are being raised, they are kept in pens or ponds that are connected to natural waterbodies. However, a downside to this method is that some of the fish can end up escaping. As a result, there are numerous consequences. Firstly, escaped fish can impact wild populations in terms of competing with them for food, habitat and spawning partners.2<\/sup> Secondly, \u201cmost farmed species are distinctly different than their wild cousins. If escapees breed with their wild counterparts, the genetic makeup of their offspring may be less suited to surviving and thriving in the wild. In addition, fish are sometimes farmed in areas they are not native to. If they escape, they can establish themselves as invasive species and disrupt the harmony of the ecosystem\u201d.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Healthier feed = healthier fish<\/h3>\n

The process of analysis and oxygenation of sea\/ocean water from deep depths should be the primary response to controlling and correcting the above predominant difficulties. However, controlled and contained aquaculture processes will assist wild fish growth by not interfering with the wind fish living cycle. Offshore aquaculture controlled and contained environments will primarily provide isolation, environment control, and containment. Increased water velocity within the containment cylinders will provide a healthier environment which will result in an expanded growth pattern.<\/p>\n

This can be achieved with hatcheries, nurseries, growth tanks, and raising tanks as these devices isolate aquaculture raised fish from escaping. As a result, this ensures that there is absolutely no mixture or contamination with wild fish. In short, water testing and treatment is similar to water purification systems producing potable water for human consumption. However, the difference is that the water will be as identical as possible to the natural water environment for the fish during their various growth and raising cycles.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, farmed salmon need eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in their feed to ensure optimal growth, health and survival of the fish.3 <\/sup>Both of these aforementioned acids are long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that can be found in fish and a variety of algae.3 <\/sup>Veramaris algal oil contains the highest, stable concentration of both EPA and DHA available on the market today, which means that nutritionists can rely on this ingredient to support optimal fish health. With a high focus on the welfare of farmed fish, nutritionists want to ensure that biological functions, health and development are taken good care of.<\/p>\n

Aquaculture controlled and contained systems<\/h3>\n

In order to provide a controlled and contained environment, Float Europe systems provide the following:<\/p>\n