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 : The paradox of an ocean nation: Why Fiji imports seafood despite its abundant marine resources
Hiroshi Taniguchi, Free Bird Institute, Fiji
Title : Shifting horizons in global ornamental fish trade: Trends, transitions, and emerging market dynamics
Atul Kumar Jain, Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Title : Integrating art, science and rural development: The multifaceted role of aquarium keeping
T V Anna Mercy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Title : Haringhata fish: A concept of responsible farming with sensible marketing for better livelihood and sustainable development
Subhas Das, The University of Burdwan, India
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 RAS, Russian Federation
Title : Earthworm vermicompost to enhance shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei growth and inhibit AHPND disease in an experimental culture
Gerardo Rodriguez Quiroz, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico