Copper-zinc brass alloys are deployed in commercial-scale aquaculture operations in Asia, South America, and USA (Hawaii). Extensive research, including demonstrations and trials, are being implemented on two other copper alloys: copper-nickel and copper-silicon. Each of these alloy types has an inherent ability to reduce biofouling, cage waste, disease, and the need for antibiotics, while simultaneously maintaining water circulation and oxygen requirements. Other types of copper alloys are also being considered for research and development in aquaculture operations.
copper-zinc brass alloys are deployed in commercial-scale aquaculture operations in asia south america and usa (hawaii) extensive research including demonstrations and trials are being implemented on two other copper alloys copper-nickel and copper-silicon each of these alloy types has an inherent ability to reduce biofouling cage waste disease and the need for antibiotics while simultaneously maintaining water circulation and oxygen requirements other types of copper alloys are also being considered for research and development in aquaculture operations