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Chapter 3: Pond Management Liming Some ponds benefit from the occasional addition of lime. Ponds with very soft, acidic water (less than 20 parts per million total alkalinity) will not be very productive, and also may not respond to fertilization, u…

Chapter 2: Stocking and Harvesting Prestocking Procedures New Ponds: Plan construction so the pond is completed and filled by September or early October. Ponds filled in the summer may become contaminated with undesirable fish, which should be remove…

Chapter 1: Site Planning and Pond Construction Perhaps the most important aspect of pond management is deciding where and how to build your pond. Many problems can be avoided if the pond is properly designed and constructed. The Natural Resources Con…

Introduction North Carolina ponds are frequently fished by Tarheel anglers and represent a significant portion of the state's water resource. Properly managed ponds can provide excellent fishing opportunities to a large number of anglers at a reasona…

As the global average temperature increases and CO2 within the ocean begins to reach saturation the ability of the ocean to absorb carbon will alter significantly, writes J. P. Hickey, School of Natural and Built Environs, University of South Australia.

By the Environmental Media Services - This report by the Environmental Media Services raises its concerns and opinions on the impact of Salmon Farming in the Environment.

This article looks at the life history and habitat characteristics of the Atlantic halibut. By Luca M. Cargnelli, Sara J. Griesbach, and Wallace W. Morse, National Marine Fisheries Service.

By Jack Greer, published by Maryland Sea Grant, University of Maryland - A report calls on the federal government to encourage environmentally friendly methods for growing fish.

By Delma Bratvold, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Published by CSIRO Marine Research - Traditionally, prawns are cultured in large shallow (1 to 2 m) ponds adjacent to estuaries, rivers and bays. The density and size of the prawns in the pond …

By U Win Latt, Aquaculture Asia - Intensive shrimp farming developed rapidly in the mid 1980's, especially in the Southeast Asian region. Shrimp production levels increased mainly due to expansion of farming areas and adoption of intensive farming practices.