Technologiy

By: Dr Mustapha ABA, Aquaculture Researcher, Fish Nutrition. Morocco. Aquaponics is a technique that takes advantage of the symbiotic association between aquatic animals and plants by creating an efficient and unconventional crop production system resulting in the production of both fish and vegetables or fruit. This system works in such …

By Ahmed Kabir, Institute of Marine science and fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh.  Mustapha ABA, Researcher Aquaculture Fish Nutrition Morocco. Biofloc technology (BFT) is a technique for improving the quality of water in aquaculture by balancing carbon and nitrogen in the livestock system. It is a sustainable method for …

By Mona El Azzazy, the Communications Officer for WorldFish in Egypt A lack of adequately trained staff to undertake production programs is one of the main constraints for the development of aquaculture in Africa. Qualified employees are mainly enrolled in research or administrative work, and the majority of extension services …

Adaptation to various forms of culture, and resistance to environmental change are among the characteristics that justify the wide use of Nile tilapia in fish farming. Because it is an excellent candidate for culture in low-salinity water, the production of tilapia in saline environments is a reality in countries such …

By Kaliaperumal Alagu, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India Fishery Biofloc aquaculture is a recirculating, highly aerated, closed-loop pond system that produces high volumes of shrimp while using fewer resources than conventional farming. It relies on creating a complex probiotic environment that both nourishes the shrimp while decreasing any negative impacts. Among …

By Par : Romain Loury | Journal de l’environnement While aquaculture reduces fishing pressure, aquaculture also poses many environmental problems, including water use and fish feeding. An article from the Journal of the Environment. photo showing farmed salmon Several tracks are explored to green this production. Especially through the search …

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are used in home aquaria and for fish production where water exchange is limited and the use of biofiltration is required to reduce ammonia toxicity. Other types of filtration and environmental control are often also necessary to maintain clean water and provide a suitable habitat for …