Global Aquaculture Alliance — The Advocate
Although widely used in aquaculture applications, some synthetic polymer liners can release toxic substances into culture water and affect animal health.
Biosecurity in shrimp aquaculture is achieved by preventing the presence, growth, and spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
The design and operation of biofilters is multidisciplinary, involving mechanical engineering, microbial ecology and aquaculture husbandry.
Shrimp are the most commercially important aquaculture animals that utilize a significant amount of microorganisms in their diet.
Microorganisms reside in the sediment and other substrates, and in the water of aquaculture facilities, as well as in and on the cultured animals.