Aquaculture Site Selection of Oncorhynchus Mykiss (Rainbow Trout) in Markazi Province Using GIS-Based MCDM

The production of seafood, particularly in areas far from coastlines, makes aquaculture an optional farming alternative. Case research the semi-arid Markazi province, Iran, is examined as a viable location for Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout). ArcGIS Version 10.6.1 and Super Decision 3.2 software are utilized zoning assessment criteria maps. All criteria, i.e., sub-criteria limitations, were gathered through academic literature, qualitative interviews via expert opinion, national data, guidelines. By imposing constraints on premier aquatic potential map, final map province was obtained. results indicated that 40.79% has high development. According to sensitivity analysis, changes criterion value (i.e., increase or decrease) weight corresponded with rate change. Aquaculture development would require large-scale investment make major seafood producer region.