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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION

Dear Trainee

The production of fish under human control in net cages in seas and lakes or in ponds on land

is called "Aquaculture". Aquaculture is one of the most supported and developing world food
sectors. In this study, some examples developed within the scope of using geothermal energy

in aquaculture are briefly explained. Afterwards,

Examples in the World and Turkey

Use of Geothermal Resources in Aquaculture

Aquaculture Methods

Some Fish Species Cultivated by Geothermal Resources

Fish Farming and Nutritional Needs in Thermal Water

System and Features of Thermal Water Pools

Opportunities and Prospects in Geothermal Aquaculture

Barriers to Geothermal Aquaculture

Above subjects have been considered. The aim is to provide trainings on the applications

operated in the pools by using geothermal energy in aquaculture.

In order to increase production amounts in aquaculture, fresh water or marine organisms must
be provided a controlled environment. With this method, carp, catfish, sea bass, tilapia, frog,

mullet, eel, salmon, sturgeon, shrimp, lobster, crayfish, crab, oyster, bivalves, scallops,

mussels, abalone, cichlids and various crocodiles’ types can be produced. In aquaculture, it
has been observed that more production is achieved in a shorter time with the use of

geothermal energy against the solar heat energy. When the water temperature drops below the
desired values, the body metabolism of the fish is adversely affected and the fish lose their

ability to feed.

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