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 : Variations in nutritional and bioactive properties of north atlantic sea cucumber (cucumaria frondosa): role of seasonality, location, and processing
Amit Das, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Title : A preliminary investigation into the possibility of domestication of solafunmi (sierrathrissa leonensis) as an aquarium fish for ornamental purpose
Olayimika, Federal University of Technology, Niger
Title : Relationship between shapes and glass thicknesses on water holding capacity of 60 litres aquaria
Olayimika, Federal University of Technology, Niger
Title : Climate change adaptation among fishers in the gulf of kutch: experiences and insights
Monika Makwana , Indian Institute of Technology, India
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 : Sustainable fisheries management through community based monitoring of iuu fishing along the sindh coast, arabian sea in north indian ocean, Pakistan
Muhammad Naeem Khan, University of the Punjab, Pakistan