Topic:

The Water Quality and Pond Management of Aquaculture in Taiwan

Abstract: 

Over the past few decades, global aquaculture production has been increasing rapidly and is predicted to surpass capture fishery production before 2030. In Taiwan, aquaculture industries are experiencing the same trends. However, due to its geographic location, Taiwan is facing various challenges that may negatively affect aquaculture practices. The limited plain land and bay around seashores have led to the intensive culture in Taiwan. In addition, the high temperature during the hot season caused decreased survival of cultured organisms. Furthermore, the heavy rain during the summer monsoon season and typhoons also resulted in the tremendous loss of farmers. Maintaining the water quality in these ponds is crucial for the health and growth of the aquatic animals, as well as the overall productivity of the industry. Therefore, continuous water quality monitoring must be done manually or with the help of remote sensors and AI management. In these years, the combination of solar panels with aquaculture is encouraged in Taiwan for reducing operational costs and improve sustainability. However, to effectively combine aquaculture and solar panels, it is important to consider factors such as the type of culture species, water quality, location, and the energy needs of the aquaculture system.

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