Impacts of Climate and Season on Water Quality in Aquaculture Ponds
Patcharawalai Sriyasak1 2, Niwooti Whangchai1, Chanagun Chitmanat1, Jongkon Promya1 and Louis Lebel2
1 คณะเทคโนโลยีการประมงและทรัพยากรทางนํ้า มหาวิทยาลัยแม่โจ้
2 หน่วยวิจัยสังคมและสิ่งแวดล้อม คณะสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่
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Abstract
Seasons, weather and climate affect aquaculture. This article reviews the impacts of climate and season on water quality and aquatic animals, and speculates on the use of models to better understand aquaculture pond ecosystem dynamics. Findings underline how climate and season influence water quality, including water temperature, dissolved oxygen and ammonia concentrations. These factors, in turn, affect growth, survival and risks of disease. Pond ecosystem models appear a promising tool to understand and possibly project how pond aquaculture may respond to climate variability and change, and thus, explore management options useful for maintaining suitable water quality conditions.
Keyword: Climate, Season, Water quality, Aquaculture
