abstract |
A mariculture system and method of culturing marine life with polluted source water. The system includes a water replenishment reservoir, activated carbon and ozone purification devices, a device for removing toxic byproducts of ozonation of salty or brackish (bromine-containing) water, and ponds for the culture of marine animals. The method includes obtaining water containing compounds and organisms detrimental to marine animal life, treating the water so it is suitable for the culture of marine animals, and raising and harvesting marine animals in the treated water. |