Raceway (aquaculture)
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A raceway, also known as a flow-through system, is an artificial channel used in aquaculture to culture aquatic organisms. Raceway systems are among the earliest methods used for inland aquaculture. A raceway usually consists of rectangular basins or canals constructed of concrete and equipped with an inlet and outlet. A continuous water flow-through is maintained to provide the required level of water quality, which allows animals to be cultured at higher densities within the raceway.[1][2][3][4][5]
Freshwater species such as trout, catfish and tilapia are commonly cultured in raceways.[6][7][8][9][10] Raceways are also used for some marine species which need a constant water flow, such as juvenile salmon,[9][11][12] brackish water sea bass and sea bream[13][14] and marine invertebrates such as abalone.[15]