SF/WP/90/5December 1990
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Site selection for Eucheuma spp. farming

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UNDP/FAO REGIONAL SEAFARMING DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT (RAS/90/002)
National Inland Fisheries Institute
Kasetsart University Campus
Bangkhen, Bangkok
Thailand


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CONTENT

LIST OF FIGURES AND PLATES

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 CURRENT STATUS OF THE INDUSTRY AND TRADE

3.0 FARMING OF THE RED SEAWEED

4.0 SITE SELECTION

4.1 Risk factor

4.1.1 Human problem

4.1.2 Conflicting problem

4.1.3 Convenience factor

4.2 Ecological factor

4.2.1 Availability of seed

4.2.2 Shelter area

4.2.3 Water movement

4.2.4 Indicator species

4.2.5 Sea bed

4.2.6 Depth

4.2.7 Salinity

4.2.8 Sun light

4.2.9 Water temperature

4.2.10 Pollution

4.3 Socio-economic considerations

5.0 RATING OF PARAMETERS

REFERENCES

LIST OF FIGURES AND PLATES

Figure No.

1. Showing type of sea bed suitable for seaweed culture. (Source: Foscarini and Prakash, 1990).

2. Showing suitable water depth suitable for seaweed culture. (Source: Foscarini and Prakash, 1990).

3. Showing a bad location for seaweed culture. (Source: Foscarini and Prakash, 1990).

4. Showing a good sun light for seaweed culture in relation to water depth. (Source: Foscarini and Prakash, 1990).

Plate No.

1. Commercially cultured Eucheuma species. A) E. cottonii and B) E. spinosum. (Source: Padilia and Lampe, 1989).