Keeping watch on the water source

摘要

As climate change and general concerns about the environmental impact of mass food production facilities increase, the aquaculture industry is looking inward and to scientific advances to improve operations, fish health and guarantee future growth.Hatcheries located within regions severely affected by climate change could face issues concerning flooding or lack of consistent groundwater sources. Those in more stable areas will be able to rely on technology and new advances in operations to keep things stable."Hatcheries located outside of severely affected regions should be able to manage climate-change-related water quality fluctuations using standard control systems for temperature, salinity, pH and alkalinity," says George Chamberlain, president of the Global Aquaculture Alliance in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.