Waste-heat mariculture of striped bass for population enhancement and food production. Final report on Phase 1
Biological and economic data were obtained to determine whether the culture of striped bass (Morona saxatilis) in power plant thermal effluent could be a cost-effective means of utilizing an otherwise wasted energy resource to provide additional supplies of high-quality seafood. Experiments were conducted to provide some of the data necessary to predict tank-carrying capacity, food-conversion efficiency, and water flow requirements for striped bass cultured at high density in future commercial-scale operations. Computer models were developed for several modes of operation of a theoretical commercial production facility, and return-on-investment calculations were made which indicated that substantial profits are possible. At these sites, no heating or pumping of water would be required, and an annual return-on-operating costs of 103% was estimated.
- Research Organization:
- Aquaculture Systems International, La Jolla, CA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5998236
- Report Number(s):
- PB-86-115169/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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