Net pen system
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-018456
Stationary, suspended or floating system of nets, screens, or cages in open waters of the United States. Net pen systems typically are located along a shore or pier or may be anchored and floating offshore. Net pens and submerged cages rely on tides and currents to provide a continual supply of high-quality water to the animals in production.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-018456 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Built environments |
| References | 40 CFR 451.2 (CFR 2013) |
Record as JSON
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