Netting

Aquaculture Netting

The Global Importance of Aquaculture

Aquaculture is a crucial industry worldwide, providing a reliable source of high-quality protein. As the demand for fish like salmon and other finfish species grows, the industry faces new challenges in maintaining sustainable practices. One of the key issues is protecting farm-raised fish from avian predators at every stage of their development. To address this, effective netting solutions are necessary. These nets not only safeguard the fish but also help maintain the environmental integrity and operational efficiency of the farms.

Protecting Fish with High-Quality Netting

Pacific Netting Products (PNP) understands these challenges and offers a range of netting options specifically for the aquaculture industry. Their products are designed to meet the diverse needs of fish farms by providing nets made from various materials, mesh sizes, and strengths. Each type of netting is carefully selected based on the fish species, environmental conditions, and the types of predators the farm may encounter. With the right netting, fish farms can minimize losses, protect their stock, and optimize production.

Ancillary Products for Aquaculture Operations

In addition to predator exclusion nets, PNP supplies several other netting products to support aquaculture operations. These include jump nets, which prevent fish from escaping their enclosures, and harvest seine nets, used for efficient fish collection during harvesting. Another product, the floating bird net ring, offers additional protection from airborne predators. PNP also provides mortality bags, which enable easy removal of deceased fish, helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment.

Supporting Fisheries and Conservation Efforts

PNP’s involvement in the aquaculture industry goes beyond serving commercial farms. They proudly support tribal, state, and federal agencies managing commercial and sport fisheries. Additionally, PNP contributes to conservation efforts focused on restoring depleted native fish stocks. Their comprehensive approach ensures that their products not only enhance aquaculture operations but also contribute to broader environmental and conservation goals.

With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, PNP continues to play a vital role in the global aquaculture industry.

PNP Completes Its Largest Fast Water Series Public Safety Barrier

PNP successfully completed the design and engineering of its largest Fast Water Series Public Safety Barrier project supporting Ontario Power Generation’s Des Joachims Generating Station and McConnell Lake Control Dam.

The Future of Fish Passage in the Skagit Basin

Learn how Skagit Basin fish passage plans are modeled after Pacific Netting Products’ Upper Baker Lake work.

Fish Passage Solutions for a Connected Future

Pacific Netting Products showcases passive fish passage systems at the UC Davis fish passage conference, May 4–8, advancing river restoration and connectivity.

Guidance Netting Enhances Downstream Fish Passage

PNP partnered with Puget Sound Energy to design innovative netting at Lower Baker Lake, improving fish passage and protecting aquatic life.

Pacific Netting Products at Universal Studios Hollywood

Pacific Netting Products engineered custom Dyneema safety netting for Universal Studios’ Wizarding World, blending strength and safety.

Helping Fish Find Their Way at Upper Baker Lake, WA

Discover how Pacific Netting Products partnered with Puget Sound Energy to design a full-depth fish exclusion net at Upper Baker Lake—helping restore sockeye salmon populations and improve downstream fish passage in the Skagit River basin.

Innovative Floating Breasting Log False Creek, Canada

Custom 36” HDPE breasting log installed in False Creek, Canada—built for strength, safety, and a 50-year service life in marine environments.

Enhancing Fish Habitat with a Temperature Curtain Barrier, Whiskeytown Dam

In response to a BOR request, PNP designed, built, and installed a custom temperature curtain fabricated from five-ply, 60 mil CSPE Hypalon.

PNP Launches Custom HDPE Floating Work Barge in Kingston, WA

Discover Pacific Netting Products’ new custom HDPE floating work barge in Kingston, WA—a purpose-built, highly stable platform designed for marine operations like maintenance, heavy lifting, and fieldwork. Fully customizable to meet diverse project needs.

Safeguarding Aquatic Life: Long-Term Fish Protection at Bagnell Dam

Discover how Pacific Netting Products designed a durable fish exclusion barrier at Bagnell Dam to protect paddlefish and game fish while ensuring operational efficiency.

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