FAO fisheries and aquaculture technical paper
1 primary work
Book 576
Construction and installation of hexagonal wooden cages for fish farming
by Fabrizio Piccolotti and Alessandro Lovatelli
Published 31 October 2013
This document is a practical guide that provides the list and technical details of materials to use in order to construct a hexagonal wooden cage for fish farming, and its mooring system, for the practice of artisanal aquaculture. The instructions for assembling the various components are illustrated in detail, and the technical guidelines for cage placement at the farming site are also described. This manual also offers advice on the choice of cage model and components to be used based on the environmental, logistical and social conditions of the site.