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2.1. Introduction
Unit 2 - Freshwater Aquaculture resources
2.1. IntroductionFreshwaters are one of the essential resources for the survival of mankind. Among other uses, freshwaters are also use for farming of fish.
Freshwaters can be divided into
- Surface waters
- Ground water
- Ice and glaciers
- Soil moisture
- Rivers/streams
- SSLakes
- Ponds/tanks
- Wetlands
Sl. No. |
Country |
% |
1) |
Brazil |
14.9 |
2) |
Russia |
8.1 |
3) |
Canada |
6.0 |
4) |
United status |
5.6 |
5) |
Indonesia |
5.1 |
6) |
China |
5.1 |
7) |
Columbia |
3.9 |
8) |
Peru |
3.5 |
9) |
India |
3.5 |
10) |
Congo |
2.3 |
11 |
Rest of the world |
40.0 |
Out of these total resources ponds and tanks are most suitable for culture, while, pen and cage culture can be undertaken in Lakes and Reservoirs.
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