Aquafarming Collection

School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Thousand of Gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) inside a sea cage used for aquaculture, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Reflections in water at mussel farm in the bay of Fos-sur-Mer, Camargue, France, September

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) within tuna farm, containing around 1000 per net. Saint Pauls Bay, Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Fishermen catching oysters, Helgoland, Germany, photo or illustration, published 1892
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Aerial view of fish farm, La Guittiere Marsh, South Vendee, France, July 2017

Great white egret (Egretta alba or Ardea alba) catching cyprionid fish or carp in fish farm, Pusztaszer Protected Landscape, Kiskunsagi, Hungary, May

Rows of racks used in oyster farming at high tide, Isle de Re, Charente-Maritime, France, July 2017

Fast-growing corals being grown in the Caribbean Sea
Fast-growing corals (Acropora sp.) are being grown by scientists in the Caribbean Sea. Once they reach a certain size they will be planted on a reef that has been previously damaged

Staghorn corals are being grown off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. The corals will eventually be planted on damaged parts of local reefs

Fish production, fish farming, aquaculture, aquafarming, around 1890, 19th century, liszt gourmet archive

Boat sailing through seaweed farm with bamboo sticks for drying seaweeds, East China Sea, Fujian Province, China

Fish Production, Fish Farming, Aquaculture, Aquafarming, Around 1890, 19th Century, Liszt Gourmet Archive

Farmed atlantic salmon C018 / 0771
Feeding Scottish farmed salmon using pellets - Over a period of 20 years, salmon farmers have gradually substituted marine raw materials with vegetable raw materials

Fresh salmon label rouge
Fresh salmon " label rouge"

Scottish farmed salmon pens C018 / 0768
Image showing a collection of salmon pens in Scotland. Salmon aquaculture production grew over ten-fold during the 25 years from 1982 to 2007

Salmon pens with well boat C018 / 0759
Scottish Farmed Salmon Pens with a Well Boat in Position to Take the Mature Live Fish out and Off to the Processing Plant

Wellboat C018 / 0758
Wellboat delivery. Freshness on the store shelf has always been a priority for us. Wellboats containing two vats of water that closely replicate the farm water in terms of salinity and oxygen levels

Young abalone C016 / 4766
Young abalone. Worker at an abalone farm holding young South African abalone (Haliotis midae). These are large edible marine molluscs. Photographed on the Kei River, Eatern Cape, South Africa

Bamboo sticks for drying seaweed, East China Sea, Xiapu, Fujian, China

Fishing boat sailing through bamboo sticks for drying seaweed, East China Sea, Xiapu, Fujian, China

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Aquafarming, also known as aquaculture, is a practice that has been utilized for centuries to meet the growing demand for seafood. It involves the cultivation of various marine organisms in controlled environments such as pens, sea cages, and fish farms. One example is seen in the school of large Atlantic bluefin tuna captive in a growing pen. These magnificent creatures are carefully bred and raised to ensure their survival and provide a sustainable source of this prized delicacy. In another instance, thousands of Gilt-head bream can be found inside a sea cage specifically designed for aquaculture. This method allows for efficient growth and harvest while minimizing environmental impact. Looking back at history, an intriguing photo or illustration from 1892 showcases fishermen catching oysters off Helgoland, Germany. Although technology has evolved since then, oyster farming remains an important aspect today. Aerial views offer fascinating insights into modern fish farms like the one captured over La Guittiere Marsh in South Vendee, France. These expansive facilities house numerous nets containing around 1000 Atlantic bluefin tuna each – a testament to the scale at which aquafarming operates. Not only does aquafarming focus on finfish production but it also supports other aquatic life forms. A great white egret skillfully catches cyprionid fish or carp within a fish farm - demonstrating how these environments can create diverse ecosystems beneficial to both humans and wildlife alike. Oyster farming takes on yet another form with rows upon rows of racks used during high tide off Isle de Re in Charente-Maritime. This innovative technique ensures optimal conditions for oyster growth while making efficient use of space. Moving away from traditional practices towards conservation efforts, fast-growing corals are being cultivated in the Caribbean Sea. By nurturing these delicate organisms under controlled conditions, scientists aim to restore damaged coral reefs and preserve biodiversity underwater.