Environmental And Socioeconomic Impacts Of Cage Aquaculture At Kpeve Tornu Section Of The Volta Lake

ABSTRACT Cage aquaculture involves fish farming in floating cages in an existing water body that permits exchange of water, nutrients and waste materials between the cage and the water environment. While some experts claim that cage aquaculture negatively impacts on water quality, others found no significant impacts of fish farming in floating cages on water environment. While information on cage aquaculture abounds in some countries to enhance the industry, little information exist on the impact of cage aquaculture on the Volta Lake. Adequate data on the financial viability of cage aquacultu…