Aquaculture Gallery

Aquaculture is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed

Japanese amberjack (Seriola quinqueradiata), a highly commercial species, to 150 cm long. Niigata Prefecture, Japan

False kelpfish (Sebastiscus marmoratus), a scorpionfish that reached 30 cm. Venomous but taken for human consumption. Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Northern snakehead (Channa argus), preying on a Red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). The species is native to China and was introduced to North America

Amur catfish (Silurus asotus), pair in mating behaviour in a river. Japan

Redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus), male. A freshwater crayfish native to tropical Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia, also Papua New Guinea, that has become naturalised in Japan

Nile perch (Lates niloticus), caught fish on a river bank. Can grow to nearly two m long; record weight was 200 kg. Central African Republic

A Ryukin calico goldfish (Carassius auratus) in an aquarium. Origin: China, introduced to Japan by the 1770s

Red cap oranda goldfish (Carassius auratus) in an aquarium. It has metallic scales, a quadruple tail, and a silver body with a scarlet growth on the forehead

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

Experimenting Ponds at the Huningue Fish Nurseries
Experimenting ponds at the Hungingue fish nurseries in France. Date: 1864

The Fish Nurseries at Huningue, France
Suite of buildings at Huningue devoted to the extension of the piscicultural system, having been erected with a view to the reception and distribution of fish eggs. 1864

An aquaculture farm at Fuding
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Greasy rock cod (Epinephelus tauvina), has been reported to reach 70 cm. Generally shy of divers. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), hovering over reef. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio), an unwanted fish in the Murray Darling water system. Muddies the water, interferes with irrigation systems

Threadsail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer), a highly commercial species, particularly in Korea. Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Glass puffer (Takifugu niphobles), hiding half-buried in sand. It can live up to four days in fresh water, and often frequents brackish water. Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), also called Snail carp as it feeds principally on snails and mussels. It is used in the United States to control snails in aquaculture but the species is invasive

Squaretail mullet (Ellochelon vaigiensis), about 35 cm long, showing the black pectoral fin that only the smaller individuals possess. Japan

Shubunkin goldfish (Carassius auratus) three fishes in an aquarium. It is rare for a goldfish to have blue in the colouring but all Shubunkin have a blue background

Panda butterfly goldfish (Carassius auratus) in an aquarium

Spotted seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) portrait. Origin: Indo-Pacific

Ryukin goldfish (Carassius auratus) showing the characteristic humped back. Origin: China, introduced to Japan by the 1770s

Ranchu goldfish (Carassius auratus) one red and white fish in an aquarium. In Japanese goldfish shows they are placed in shallow bowls and judged from the top for the breadth of the back

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

Hoy island, view over Scapa Flow with salmon cages, Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

Landscape in Northmavine, storm over Ronas Voe, Shetland islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

High angle view on bay and beach, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

Fishing boat sailing through bamboo sticks in the seaweed farm at sunrise, East China Sea, Xiapu, Fujian, China Date: 02/07/2008

Bamboo sticks in the seaweed farm at sunrise, East China Sea, Xiapu, Fujian, China Date: 02/07/2008

Aerial view of muddy beach and seaweed farm along East China Sea at sunrise, Xiapu, Fujian, China Date: 02/07/2008

New Zealand, South Island, Green Mussel Cruise out of Havelock, Marlborough, on ship Odyssea to see mussel farming and scenery in Kenepuru Sound

Fishing boat sailing through bamboo sticks in the seaweed farm at sunrise, East China Sea, Xiapu, Fujian, China

Coho salmon (OncorhynchusAkisutch), leaping clear of the water during the summer spawning season. This species lives in the ocean for one to three years before returning to fresh water to spawn

Pink salmon (OncorhynchusAgorbuscha), large school swimming upriver to spawn between late June and mid October. Pink salmon spawn every two years. Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA

Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) in breeding coloration. After spawning they will all die. Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA

Diving for sponges (engraving)
7200354 Diving for sponges (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving for sponges)

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Sea cucumber (Stichopus variegatus), showing characteristic trail. Flinders Reef, Coral Sea, Australia

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Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), an undamaged metre-long animal could be worth $2-3000 on the sushi market. Port Lincoln, Spencer Gulf, South Australia

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Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), near surface. Port Lincoln, Spencer Gulf, South Australia

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Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), being unloaded by crane from a commercial fishing boat. Port Lincoln, South Australia

Harvesting oysters raised on Freycinet Marine Farm, to be eaten in the restaurant on the Farm. Coles Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia

Harvesting mussels and oysters raised on Freycinet Marine Farm, Pelican Bay, Coles Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia

Eastern pomfred (Schuettea scalaripinnis) school, NSW Australia
Eastern pomfred (Schuettea scalaripinnis) school and looming beyond, the silhouette of the charter dive boat at the surface

Eastern pomfred (Schuettea scalaripinnis) schooling, Australia
Eastern pomfred (Schuettea scalaripinnis) schooling near Black coral (Antipathes sp.) at about 19 m depth. North-West Solitary Island, Solitary Islands Marine Park, New South Wales, Australia

Salmon farms in Comau Fjord, 68 km long in Los Lagos Region, that, some believe, has caused a drastic decline in the coral-water coral inhabiting the steep walls of the fjord. Chile

Common coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus), Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Aquaculture is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. It involves raising and harvesting these organisms in controlled environments such as ponds, tanks, or cages. A sustainable way to produce food while preserving natural resources and can also help restore damaged ecosystems by providing habitat for native species. Additionally they can reduce pressure on wild fisheries by providing alternative sources of seafood. Aquaculture has been used for centuries to produce food and provide livelihoods for communities around the world; however, it must be managed responsibly to ensure that it does not cause environmental damage or overharvesting of species.