Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology
This review evaluates regenerative aquaculture (RA) technologies and practices as viable pathways to foster resilient, ecologically restorative aquaculture systems. The key RA technologies examined include modern periphyton technology (PPT), biofloc technology (BFT), integrated multitrophic aquacult...
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| description | This review evaluates regenerative aquaculture (RA) technologies and practices as viable pathways to foster resilient, ecologically restorative aquaculture systems. The key RA technologies examined include modern periphyton technology (PPT), biofloc technology (BFT), integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA), and alternative feed sources like microalgae and insect-based diets. PPT and BFT leverage microbial pathways to enhance water quality, nutrient cycling, and fish growth while reducing environmental pollutants and reliance on conventional feed. IMTA integrates species from various trophic levels, such as seaweeds and bivalves, to recycle waste and improve ecosystem health, contributing to nutrient balance and reducing environmental impact. Microalgae and insect-based feeds present sustainable alternatives to fishmeal, promoting circular resource use and alleviating pressure on wild fish stocks. Beyond these technologies, RA emphasizes sustainable practices to maintain fish health without antibiotics or hormones. Improved disease monitoring programs, avoidance of unprocessed animal by-products, and the use of generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances, such as essential oils, are highlighted for their role in disease prevention and immune support. Probiotics are also discussed as beneficial microbial supplements that enhance fish health by promoting gut microbiota balance and inhibiting harmful pathogens. This review, therefore, marks an important and essential step in examining the interconnectedness between technology, agroecology, and sustainable aquaculture. This review was based on an extensive search of scientific databases to retrieve relevant literature. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3c71f7ea2b844cfb9e69dfa7235c96b92024-12-27T14:09:20ZengMDPI AGAquaculture Journal2673-94962024-12-014432434410.3390/aquacj4040024Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and AgroecologyErick Ogello0Mavindu Muthoka1Nicholas Outa2Department of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno P.O. Box 3275-40100, KenyaDepartment of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno P.O. Box 3275-40100, KenyaDepartment of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno P.O. Box 3275-40100, KenyaThis review evaluates regenerative aquaculture (RA) technologies and practices as viable pathways to foster resilient, ecologically restorative aquaculture systems. The key RA technologies examined include modern periphyton technology (PPT), biofloc technology (BFT), integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA), and alternative feed sources like microalgae and insect-based diets. PPT and BFT leverage microbial pathways to enhance water quality, nutrient cycling, and fish growth while reducing environmental pollutants and reliance on conventional feed. IMTA integrates species from various trophic levels, such as seaweeds and bivalves, to recycle waste and improve ecosystem health, contributing to nutrient balance and reducing environmental impact. Microalgae and insect-based feeds present sustainable alternatives to fishmeal, promoting circular resource use and alleviating pressure on wild fish stocks. Beyond these technologies, RA emphasizes sustainable practices to maintain fish health without antibiotics or hormones. Improved disease monitoring programs, avoidance of unprocessed animal by-products, and the use of generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances, such as essential oils, are highlighted for their role in disease prevention and immune support. Probiotics are also discussed as beneficial microbial supplements that enhance fish health by promoting gut microbiota balance and inhibiting harmful pathogens. This review, therefore, marks an important and essential step in examining the interconnectedness between technology, agroecology, and sustainable aquaculture. This review was based on an extensive search of scientific databases to retrieve relevant literature.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9496/4/4/24circular economyregenerative aquaculturefood systemsperiphyton technologyIMTAaquaculture–landscape integration |
| spellingShingle | Erick Ogello Mavindu Muthoka Nicholas Outa Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology Aquaculture Journal circular economy regenerative aquaculture food systems periphyton technology IMTA aquaculture–landscape integration |
| title | Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology |
| title_full | Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology |
| title_short | Exploring Regenerative Aquaculture Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Food Production: Harnessing Synergies Between Technology and Agroecology |
| title_sort | exploring regenerative aquaculture initiatives for climate resilient food production harnessing synergies between technology and agroecology |
| topic | circular economy regenerative aquaculture food systems periphyton technology IMTA aquaculture–landscape integration |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9496/4/4/24 |
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