CADIZ: SOUTH-WEST SPAIN.

Location

  • 4 miles off the coast of Rota (Cadiz, Spain).
  • Installation area subject to tidal excursion of 4,5 m.
  • Open-ocean exposure from E to NW to SSW with fetch in excess of 6000 km.

History

  • Installed a TLC 1800 tide-adapted cage in Spring 2002
  • Site subject to continuous wave action and strong currents,
  • Very good performance of the cage.
  • Minimal maintenance compared to other cage types operating in the same area.