Aquaculture production & farming systems are essential for meeting the growing global demand for seafood while ensuring sustainability. These systems encompass a variety of farming methods, including pond culture, cage farming, and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Each approach is designed to optimize space, water quality, and feed utilization while minimizing environmental impact. Pond systems, often used for freshwater species, are cost-effective and can support diverse aquatic species, but they require careful management of water quality and waste. In contrast, cage farming allows for larger-scale production in marine environments, though it necessitates meticulous control over ocean conditions and biosecurity measures. RAS technology is rapidly evolving to allow for land-based, closed-loop farming that recycles water, reduces disease risk, and uses minimal space. As advancements in breeding, nutrition, and technology continue, Aquaculture Production & Farming Systems are becoming increasingly efficient, providing a critical solution for global food security while promoting environmental stewardship.
Title : Can we farm eelgrass as a high protein sustainable marine grain for aquaculture?
Timothy C Visel, Retired Aquaculture Educator, United States
Title : The horizontal integration of a shellfish farm in a broader business model
Perry Raso, Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Title : Myxosporean fauna of East Sea marine fishes off the coast of Vietnam
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Review of recent advances in replacing fish-based protein and oil with plant-based alternatives in aquafeeds
Amrit Bart, University of Georgia, United States
Title : Role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing in remediation of aquatic pollution and development of Numerical Oceanic Climate Prediction Models (NOCPM)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India
Title : India’s blue revolution at a crossroads: Lessons from the green revolution for a sustainable future
Mukesh Bhendarkar, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, India