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6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology

October 8-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan

Media-Based Aquaponics

Media-Based Aquaponics

Media-based aquaponics systems use substrates like gravel, expanded clay, or perlite to support plant roots while simultaneously filtering water in aquaculture systems. These systems rely on the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants, where fish waste provides essential nutrients for the plants, and the plants help filter and purify the water for the fish. The substrate acts as both a filter and a medium for beneficial bacteria, which help convert the fish waste into plant-usable nutrients. Media-based systems are widely favored for their versatility in plant types and relatively low maintenance. While they require regular monitoring of water quality and nutrient levels, they are highly efficient in terms of water usage, making them an environmentally sustainable method for food production.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley

Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley

Emerita CropKing, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Perry Raso

Perry Raso

Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Nguyen Quang Linh

Nguyen Quang Linh

Hue University, Vietnam
WAC 2026 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Thomas Coates

Thomas Coates

Animal Research Initiative, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Adam Bell

Adam Bell

Mote Marine Aquaculture, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Zoe Alexander

Zoe Alexander

University of Maine, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology 2026 - Amit Das

Amit Das

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

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