Aquaponics Specialists are experts in the integration of aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation) to create sustainable food production systems. They design and manage closed-loop systems where fish waste provides natural nutrients for plant growth, while the plants help filter and purify the water for the fish. By maintaining a balanced ecosystem, aquaponics specialists optimize water quality, nutrient cycling, and system efficiency to ensure the health of both aquatic and plant species. Their work supports sustainable agriculture by reducing water usage, eliminating chemical fertilizers, and maximizing space for food production, making aquaponics an eco-friendly alternative to traditional farming.
As global food security and environmental sustainability become pressing concerns, aquaponics specialists play a vital role in promoting resource-efficient farming methods. They research and develop innovative system designs, incorporating automation, renewable energy, and climate-controlled environments to enhance productivity. Many collaborate with urban farmers, educators, and policymakers to expand the use of aquaponics in cities, schools, and commercial agriculture. By refining fish species selection, plant compatibility, and microbial interactions, they continuously improve system performance and scalability. Through their expertise, aquaponics specialists contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system, reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture while providing fresh, organic produce and high-quality fish.
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 : 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 : 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 : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Title : Trends in fish value chain improvement in Rift Valley Lakes and Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia