What is it about?
Traditional aquaculture, while vital for food security, is often criticized for pollution and resource waste. This document explores how aquaculture is evolving towards more sustainable, integrated systems. We examine polyculture (growing multiple aquatic species together), aquaponics (combining fish farming with plant cultivation), biofloc technology (using beneficial microbes), and FLOCponics (integrating biofloc with hydroponics). These methods aim to maximize resource efficiency—water, land, and nutrients—and significantly reduce environmental impact. We highlight their benefits, successful applications, and inherent challenges like biological compatibility, advocating for these integrated multitrophic systems as a viable, sustainable alternative to conventional, resource-intensive practices.
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Why is it important?
This paper provides a roadmap for transforming aquaculture into a sustainable, circular economy. By detailing effective integrated systems, it offers practical solutions to reduce environmental impact and improve food production efficiency for a growing global population.
Perspectives
Moving forward, we need to focus on rigorous pilot- and industrial-scale validation of these integrated systems. Understanding species and microbial compatibility in diverse environments is key. Our goal is to develop adaptable, economically viable models for farmers worldwide, fostering resilient food systems that truly embody a circular economy.
Dr. Anselmo Miranda-Baeza
Universidad Estatal de Sonora
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This page is a summary of: Advancing toward a more integrated aquaculture with polyculture > aquaponics > biofloc technology > FLOCponics, Aquaculture International, November 2022, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10499-022-01016-0.
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