Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

Kenyan Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya

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• Research Article   
  Fish Cage Site Selection at Kibuyuni in Kwale County, Kenya : Tidal variations, Waves Height, Current Speed and Direction Status
  Author(s): Athman SH*, Hole GM, Magori C, Ndirangu S and Zamu MS
  
  The objective of the study was to select a suitable site for cage fish farming in the South Coast of Kenya at Kibuyuni, by investigating the status of tidal variation, wave height, and current speed and direction, which was done using the Acoustic Wave and Current Profiler (AWAC). The AWAC was deployed at 13.6 m depth; the study showed that the current speed of Kibuyuni was varying from the surface to the seabed; surface water 0.8690 m/s, 6 m depth 0.6090 m/s, 8.5 m depth 0.5590 m/s, respectively. According to Norwegian fish cage site classification, current speed should not exceed 1.5 m/s because this can cause the cage to move if not well fitted with heavy weights. Therefore these current speeds indicate that the area is suitable for cage installation. The highest tide was 13.5680 m while the lowest was 9.6840 m. The tidal fluctuation/difference is 3.8840.. View more»
  

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