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A sediment basin is a temporary pond built on a construction site to capture eroded or disturbed soil that is washed off during rain storms, and protect the water quality of a nearby stream, river, lake, or bay. The sediment -laden soil settles in the pond before the runoff is discharged. Sediment basins are typically used on construction sites ...
A fish pond or fishpond is a controlled pond, small artificial lake or retention basin that is stocked with fish and is used in aquaculture for fish farming, for recreational fishing, or for ornamental purposes. Fish ponds are a classical garden feature in East Asian residence, such as the Classical Gardens of Suzhou of China, the Imperial ...
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 settling basin, settling pond or decant pond is an earthen or concrete structure using sedimentation to remove settleable matter and turbidity from wastewater. The basins are used to control water pollution in diverse industries such as agriculture, [1] aquaculture, [2] and mining. [3][4] Turbidity is an optical property of water caused by ...
The pond, known as the Bed-Stuy Aquarium, feels like a never-before-seen hybrid of urban street architecture and, well, a fish tank or aquarium. The pond's water is replenished by a small, steady ...
Retention basin. A retention basin, sometimes called a retention pond, wet detention basin, or storm water management pond (SWMP), is an artificial pond with vegetation around the perimeter and a permanent pool of water in its design. [1][2][3] It is used to manage stormwater runoff, for protection against flooding, for erosion control, and to ...
August 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM. The round goby, or Neogobius melanostomu if you're into Latin, is an invasive fish species native to Central Eurasia, including the Black and Caspian seas. How they ...
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