Aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector in South Africa. Although no longer the emerging and secretive industry it was 20 years ago, the consumer is still ignorant of a number of aspects of Fish Farming. Arguably the biggest misconception is that aquaculture is the environmentally viable answer to dwindling marine fish stocks. As with most things, the way the industry is run determines whether it is a good idea or not. (Source)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:

This course deals with the three most basic categories of Culture Systems which are Open Systems, Semi-Closed Systems and Closed Systems. Many considerations determine which type of Culture System is to be used. These include investments, energy, resources, topography and the species to be produced.

In this module participants will gain an understanding about the different production systems used for Aquaculture which will include:

• • Cages

• • Ponds

• • Raceways

• • Tanks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course registration is open for any person interested in basic fish processing and product development.

ACCREDITATION:

This course (all 6 modules) is accredited with the University of Stellenbosch.
NQF level: 6
Credits: 16

DURATION:

8 weeks

LANGUAGE:

Presented in English