FI: DP/BAH/82/002 Field Document 2 October 1984

A report prepared for the
Feasibility Study of Mariculture Development Project

by

Douglas C. Kneale
Aquaculture Engineer

This report is one of a series of reports prepared during the course of the project identified on the title page. The conclusions and recommendations given in the report are those considered appropriate at the time of its preparation. They may be modified in the light of further knowledge gained at subsequent stages of the project.

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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1984

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.2 Terms of Reference

1.3 Acknowledgements

2. CONSTRUCTION

2.1 Pond Dikes

2.2 Pond Lining

2.3 Overliner

2.4 Seawater System

2.5 Drainage System

3. SYSTEMS TESTS

4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5. REFERENCES

APPENDIX 1 : RAS HAIYAN AQUACULTURE PROJECT - BAHRAIN - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

APPENDIX 2 : SUPPLIERS OF PLASTIC LINING MATERIALS USED FOR THE PONDS AS PART OF THE RAS HAIYAN AQUACULTURE PROJECT