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Dissolved oxygen is a major concern in aquaculture. Here’s why.

Demand for dissolved oxygen is high in modern, intensive aquaculture, so DO concentration must be continuously maintained by mechanical aeration. 

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Examining energy use in shrimp farming
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Examining energy use in shrimp farming

While intensive shrimp farms in Australia and elsewhere are sensitive to rising energy prices, global intensification and farming innovations have led to significant improvements in shrimp farm energy efficiency. Important among the changes was the global switch to zero-exchange production of white shrimp.