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Review of the literature is an essential starting point for any endeavour in GIS, remote sensing, or mapping. Yet, reviews are often incomplete for lack of access to the material, and consequently projects experience durations that are longer and costs that are higher than need be because the accumulated knowledge has not been tapped and taken advantage of. This page sets out to mitigate that problem. It is a gateway to the literature that represents much of the accumulated global experience on using GIS, remote sensing and mapping to solve problems and issues in aquaculture and inland fisheries.

Spatial issues addressed most frequently for aquaculture and inland fisheries are listed in two tables in issues section along with the number of literature records currently contained in GISFish databases.

Four recent studies available for download in issues section provide background information on GISFish databases.

 
  
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TitleA G.I.S FRAMEWORK FOR THE EVALUATION OF AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE WESTERN ISLES, SCOTLAND: OPTIMISING SITE LOCATION BASED ON PHYSICAL ENVIROMENTAL PARAMETERS AND CAGE ENGINEERING DESIGN
AuthorDonna-Claire Hunter, Trevor C Telfer and Lindsay G Ross
Date27 October 2007
Content Language(s)English
Abstract / DescriptionThis study describes GIS sub-models of cage site suitability developed using physical environmental parameters in conjunction with engineering design data for a range of cage types. The work is part of a wider model set developed for decision-making for coastal aquaculture. Defining the physical suitability of an area for fish farming is of great importance as each cage type has its own engineering tolerance levels and is designed to cope with varying levels of weather and hydrographic conditions, water depth, and anchorage stability. Ensuring that cages are sited appropriately for the particular cage system is fundamental for the sustainability of an operation while also maintaining a high level of safety for operators.
PublisherEuropean Aquaculture Society
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Keywords AQUACULTURE
Spatial Tool GIS
Country UNITED KINGDOM
Species Common Name
Species Scientific Name
Organism Division (FAO ISSCAAP) Marine fishes
Culture System Cages
Water System Ponds
Main Environment Marine
Main Issue Addressed Strategic planning for development
Number of Pages252-254
  
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