Table 1 Spatial parameter adaptation matrix and unit yield for different aquaculture methods.
Mariculture methods | Mariculture products | DIN | current velocity | Water depth | zooplankton density | Yield per unit area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
/mg·L− 1 | /cm·s− 1 | m | /ind·m− 3 | |||
deep-water cages | commercial fish | < 0.5 | 30–90 | > 15 | > 10 | 35/t·m− 3 |
raft culture | macroalgae | 0.4–0.6 | 20–35 | 10–20 | > 5 | 8.5/t·ha− 1 |
shellfish | < 0.5 | 30–50 | ||||
hanging baskets | crabs, shellfish | < 0.5 | 30–50 | 10–20 | > 5 | 8.5/t·ha− 1 |
bottom sowing | sea cucumber | < 0.5 | 20–35 | 10–20 | > 5 | 6/t·ha− 1 |
