6th Edition of
World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
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.
Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley
Emerita CropKing, United States
Perry Raso
Matunuck Oyster Farm, United States
Nguyen Quang Linh
Hue University, Vietnam
Thomas Coates
Animal Research Initiative, United States
Adam Bell
Mote Marine Aquaculture, United States
Zoe Alexander
University of Maine, United States
Amit Das
Memorial University of Newfoundland, CanadaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Utilizing art to enhance learning STEM subjects required for aquaculture
Joni Lee Giovanna Hesley, Emerita CropKing, United States
Title : Advancing disease resistance in largemouth bass: Effects of ß glucan on immunity and survival rates
Liang Liu, KEMIN, Belgium
Title : Antimicrobial resistance and biosecurity in aquaculture
Pani Prasad Kurcheti, Fisheries University, 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 : Shifting horizons in global ornamental fish trade: Trends, transitions, and emerging market dynamics
Atul Kumar Jain, Ornamental Fisheries Training and Research Institute, India