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Characterization and Management of Effluents from Aquaculture Ponds in the Southeastern United States

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Nearly all commercial aquaculture in the southeastern United States is conducted in earthen ponds. Good production from ponds is encouraged by using manufactured feeds or increasing the availability of natural foods by adding fertilizers. Less than 30% of the nitrogen and phosphorus added in feed or fertilizer is recovered at harvest. The remainder of the nutrient load is left in the pond, and may be discharged when it rains or when ponds are drained between crops.
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