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Transportation and distribution of live aquatic animals.

Author(s) : TAKASHIMA F.

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The most important factor for keeping the fish alive during transport is the maintenance of dissolved oxygen (DO) in water. At the same time excretions that cause fouling of the water must be reduced or eliminated. To maintain DO levels in water, compressed air or pure oxygen is supplied into water. At the same time, the metabolism of the animals is usually reduced by decreasing water temperature. In addition, active metabolism is also reduced by restricting spontaneous motion during transport. To remove the excretions, the water in carrying tank is usually filtered through active charcoal or other absorbents. Sometimes ozonation of the water is used. To lower the cost of transport, water volume must be reduced as much as possible. For that purpose, transport systems with less or even no water are now being considered. In the paper the author wishes to introduce basic concepts and practical methods of transport of live fish employed in Japan.

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Pages: p 221-235

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  • Original title: Transportation and distribution of live aquatic animals.
  • Record ID : 1997-0974
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Refrigeration and Aquaculture.
  • Publication date: 1996/03/20
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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