Coastal culture fisheries potential in Sabah Malaysia

Saleem Mustafa, . and Almah Awaluddin, . and Mazlin Mokhtar, . (1997) Coastal culture fisheries potential in Sabah Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

The culture fisheries potential of coastal bays of Sabah has been assessed. The study involved determination of aquacultural feasibility. Observations are based on analysis of geographical and environmental conditions peculiar to this area and examination of results of aquaculture initiatives. The coastal waters are quite productive. They receive considerable amounts of terrigenous materials through surface runoff. Physical factors keep the water column well mixed. Culture sites in the brackish water habits are effectively protected. The thick mangrove forests control the tidal force and coastal erosion. They also generate organic matter into the ecosystems trophodynamics. Mountainous terrain bordering the bays offers shelter against gales. Lack of vertical salinity gradient in the sea water is yet another favourable factor for aquaculture. Cage farming of fish and off-bottom culture of mussels and oysters have shown promising results.

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The culture fisheries potential of coastal bays of Sabah has been assessed. The study involved determination of aquacultural feasibility. Observations are based on analysis of geographical and environmental conditions peculiar to this area and examination of results of aquaculture initiatives. The coastal waters are quite productive. They receive considerable amounts of terrigenous materials through surface runoff. Physical factors keep the water column well mixed. Culture sites in the brackish water habits are effectively protected. The thick mangrove forests control the tidal force and coastal erosion. They also generate organic matter into the ecosystems trophodynamics. Mountainous terrain bordering the bays offers shelter against gales. Lack of vertical salinity gradient in the sea water is yet another favourable factor for aquaculture. Cage farming of fish and off-bottom culture of mussels and oysters have shown promising results.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term:	COASTAL FISHERIES
AGROVOC Term:	SALINITY
AGROVOC Term:	BRACKISHWATER ENVIRONMENT
AGROVOC Term:	FEASIBILITY STUDIES
AGROVOC Term:	ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
AGROVOC Term:	SABAH
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16155

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