Water quality

Temperature is one of key environmental parameters that affect the whole life of fishes and an increasing number of studies have been directed towards understanding the mechanisms of cold acclimation in fish.

As atmospheric CO2 levels rise, the CO2 concentration in ocean surface waters increases through a process commonly referred to as ocean acidification. Recently, surprising behavioural modifications have been detected in the early life stages of tropical coral …

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on the biological safety of fresh and processed shellfish.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on aquatic weed management. Specifically, the document looks at herbicide safety, technology and application techniques.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on algal toxins in aquaculture.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on managing high pH in freshwater ponds.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on managing ammonia in fish ponds.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on how to start a biofilter.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on liming ponds for aquaculture.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on pond aeration.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on fertilizing fish ponds.

Chelsea M. Rochman, University of California, discusses the harm that waste plastics in the sea can have on marine life. Plastics are both harmful as objects and harmful as holders of chemical pollutants.