[3] Aquaculture technology is varied with design and development requiring knowledge of mechanical, biological and environmental systems along with material engineering and instrumentation.
Recirculating aquaculture systems often involve intensive, high-density culture of a species with limited water usage and extensive filtration.
In a typical recirculating aquaculture system, a series of filtration steps maintains a high level of water quality that promotes rapid fish growth.
[6] Steps include solids removal, biofiltration, oxygenation, and pumping, with each one requiring different equipment and engineering considerations.
Comprehensive instrumentation and sensor controls are required to monitor this equipment and the underlying water conditions such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH.