What is it about?
Aquaculture, a crucial source of global protein, is expanding rapidly but faces significant sustainability challenges like water scarcity, pollution from farm effluents, and dependence on unsustainable feeds. Our paper Assesses Biofloc Technology (BFT), a novel cultivation system that leverages natural microbial communities to improve water quality and recycle nutrients. This approach dramatically reduces water usage and waste discharge compared to traditional methods. We evaluated how BFT aligns with circular economy principles, which aim to eliminate waste and continuously reuse resources. Our findings indicate that BFT embodies several key steps towards circularity, showcasing its potential to transform aquaculture into a more environmentally friendly and resource-efficient industry by turning waste into valuable products and minimizing its ecological footprint.
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Why is it important?
This document offers a pathway to make aquaculture more sustainable and resilient. By integrating Biofloc Technology, we can reduce water consumption, pollution, and reliance on finite resources, addressing critical environmental concerns while boosting food security.
Perspectives
As authors, we envision BFT becoming a cornerstone of future aquaculture. Its application can extend beyond current systems, integrating with aquaponics or integrated multitrophic aquaculture to create highly efficient, closed-loop food production. This will foster innovative feed designs and genetics, driving the industry towards true circularity and greater profitability while minimizing ecological impact.
Dr. Anselmo Miranda-Baeza
Universidad Estatal de Sonora
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This page is a summary of: Could Biofloc Technology (BFT) Pave the Way Toward a More Sustainable Aquaculture in Line With the Circular Economy?, Aquaculture Research, January 2025, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1155/are/1020045.
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