Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) is gaining recognition as a sustainable approach to farming multiple species at different trophic levels in a single system. This method capitalizes on the natural relationships between species, where one species’ waste serves as nutrients for another. For instance, fish or shrimp provide organic matter that can nourish filter-feeding organisms like mussels, seaweed, or algae. These primary producers, in turn, help improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients, creating a balanced and self-sustaining ecosystem. The integration of various species not only maximizes space and productivity but also reduces environmental impact by minimizing waste and enhancing resource efficiency. IMTA is increasingly seen as a solution to combat the environmental concerns associated with conventional aquaculture systems, offering economic benefits through diversified production.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the black and azov seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
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Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Sustainable fisheries management through community based monitoring of IUU fishing along the Sindh coast, Arabian Sea in the North Indian Ocean, Pakistan
Muhammad Naeem Khan, University of the Punjab, Pakistan