Fearing oxygen shortage, US aquaculture industry calls on government to act

Heavy demand for oxygen in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on supplies to land-based aquaculture producers.

Demand for liquid oxygen has increased during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Demand for liquid oxygen has increased during the global COVID-19 pandemic.Foto: Shutterstock
Published 2 September 2021, 19:46Updated 2 September 2021, 19:50
Land-based salmonOxygenFish healthFarmed salmonRecirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)