Geothermal Aquaculture Development Geothermal Aquaculture Development Introduction by Paul Lienau Aquaculture involves the raising of freshwater or marine organisms in a controlled environment to enhance production rates. The principal species that are typically raised in geothermal waters are catfish, tilapia, bass, trout, sturgeon, giant fresh water prawns, and tropical fish. The application temperature in fish farming depends on the species involved. Water quality and disease control are very important in fish farming. In the U.S., aquaculture projects using geothermal water occur in seven western states.
Aquaculture is one of the high potential development areas for low-temperature geothermal resources.
At the Western Regional Aquaculture Exposition held in March 1991, geothermal resources were mentioned as having tremendous potential for the aquaculture industry.