6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
Deep Water Culture
Deep Water Culture (DWC) is an aquaponic system where plants grow with their roots submerged directly in a nutrient-rich solution. This method is favored for its simplicity and ability to support high-yield crops like lettuce and herbs. Oxygenation is critical in DWC, as plant roots must receive an adequate supply of oxygen to prevent suffocation and root decay. This is typically achieved using air pumps and diffusers. DWC offers several advantages, such as faster plant growth and efficient water use since the same water is continuously cycled between the plants and fish. However, careful attention to nutrient levels, pH balance, and water temperature is necessary to maintain healthy plant development. This system is particularly useful for urban farming or where space is limited, as it maximizes vertical growth.
Atul Kumar Jain
Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India
Virendra Kumar Goswami
Indian Institute of Technology & Environment and Peace Foundation, India
T V Anna Mercy
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, India
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
PISCIS-AQUA LLC, United States
Julita Gutkowska
National Marine Fisheries Research Institute (NMFRI), Poland
Violetta M Yurakhno
A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of RAS, Russian FederationSubmit your abstract Today
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