Interactions of aquaculture and waste disposal in the coastal zone |
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| Authors: | Zhai Xuemei S J Hawkins |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Ocean University of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, P.R. China
2. Marine Biological Association of the UK, the Laboratory, Citadel Hill, Plymouth, PL1 2PB, UK |
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| Abstract: | Throughout the world, the coastal zones of many countries are used increasingly for aquaculture in addition to other activities
such as waste disposal. These activities can cause environmental problems and health problems where they overlap. The interaction
between aquaculture and waste disposal, and their relationship with eutrophication are the subjects of this paper.
Sewage discharge without adequate dispersion can lead to nutrient elevation and hence eutrophication which has clearly negative
effects on aquaculture with the potential for toxic blooms. Blooms may be either toxic or anoxia-causing through the decay
process or simply clog the gills of filter-feeding animals in some cases. With the development of aquaculture, especially
intensive aquaculture, many environmental problems appeared, and have resulted in eutrophication in some areas. Eutrophication
may destroy the health of whole ecosystem which is important for sustainable aquaculture.
Sewage discharge may also cause serious public health problems. Filter-feeding shellfish growing in sewage-polluted waters
accumulate micro-organims, including human pathogenic bacteria and viruses, and heavy metal ion, presenting a significant
health risk. Some farmed animals may also accumulate heavy metals from sewage. Bivalves growing in areas affected by toxic
algae blooms may accumulate toxins (such as PSP, DSP) which can be harmful to human beings. |
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| Keywords: | waste disposal aquaculture environmental problems |
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