Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jonne Kotta, Brecht Stechele, Francisco R. Barboza, Ants Kaasik, Romain Lavaud
Summary: Aquaculture is seen as a potential solution to meet increasing fish demand, but it must reduce its use of wild fish in feed and minimize environmental impacts. The integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system shows promise in mitigating adverse effects. The dynamic energy budget (DEB) modelling can assist in achieving sustainable goals. This study explores the potential of mussel farming for bioremediation and sustainable fish farming in the Baltic Sea region.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Clemens Pascal Beyer, Silvia Gomez, Gabriele Lara, Juan Pablo Monsalve, Jaime Orellana, Carlos Felipe Hurtado
Summary: The integration of bioremediation systems is a promising technique to reduce the environmental impact of aquaculture effluents, allowing for nutrient recycling and high-value by-product creation. Halophyte plants, such as Sarcocornia neei, have shown high efficiency in removing nutrients from marine aquaculture wastewater. Further studies should investigate the growth rates and nutrient removal efficiency of S. neei under different conditions for potential industrial-scale applications.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marcella Araujo do Amaral Carneiro, Julia Fanny de Jesus Resende, Sergio Ricardo Oliveira, Felipe de Oliveira Fernandes, Henrique Douglas dos Santos Borburema, Marcelle Stephanne Barbosa-Silva, Ana Beatriz Gomes Ferreira, Eliane Marinho-Soriano
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of red alga Gracilariopsis tenuifrons as a biofilter in a multi-trophic cultivation system with Litopenaeus vannamei. Results showed that using Gp. tenuifrons can increase seaweed and shrimp growth rates, remove waste substances from water, and help conserve water resources.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adam D. Hughes
Summary: The concepts of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and the Blue Economy (BE) are key sustainability frameworks currently in policy dialogues. However, the lack of a strong operational definition for the Blue Economy has hindered investment, impacting investor confidence and adoption by policymakers and practitioners. Identifying specific sectors and activities within the Blue Economy that also meet the criteria for Nature-based Solutions could potentially unlock financing for ecosystem services, as shown by examining aquaculture activities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Cameron Walker, Sophie Corrigan, Carly Daniels, Catherine Wilding, F. Malcolm S. Woodward, Claire E. Widdicombe, Dan A. Smale, Ian G. C. Ashton, A. Ross Brown
Summary: Field studies were conducted on a small-scale kelp and mussel farm in Cornwall, UK, to investigate the potential of seaweed and shellfish co-cultivation in regulating local dissolved nutrient concentrations. Results revealed typical seasonal variations in chemical, physical, and biological parameters, with no significant reductions in inorganic nutrient concentrations downstream from the farm. The effectiveness of nutrient regulation depends on local climatic and hydro-geochemical conditions, as well as the design and scale of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Peter H. Sylvers, Christopher J. Gobler
Summary: The study found that cultivable macroalgae such as sugar kelp and Irish moss have a significant effect in preventing the bloom of Alexandrium catenella, leading to a notable reduction in its density. This suggests that integrating macroalgae with shellfish-centric aquaculture establishments could be an effective and environmentally friendly measure to mitigate A. catenella-caused damage to the shellfish aquaculture industry.
Article
Fisheries
Agnieszka Torz, Marlena Burda, Miroslaw Polgesek, Jacek Sadowski, Arkadiusz Nedzarek
Summary: The study investigated the quantitative and qualitative transformations of nitrogen compounds in the IMTA system using the Media Filled Beds (MFB) method for plant cultivation. The results showed that mineral nitrogen concentration remained at levels sufficient for normal plant growth and development, while active nitrification and denitrification processes were detected.
Article
Fisheries
Bruno L. Gianasi, Christopher W. McKindsey, Rejean Tremblay, Luc A. Comeau, David Drolet
Summary: Bivalve aquaculture has caused significant changes in the natural environment, affecting the composition and nutrition of plankton and ultimately impacting the development, survival, and quality of lobster larvae. This study provides insights into the complex trophic interactions between bivalves and meroplankton species, highlighting the importance of energy and nutrient pathways in shellfish aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Mi Seon Park, Jang K. Kim, Sookkyung Shin, Byung Hwa Min, Palas Samanta
Summary: Through stable isotope analysis, this study identified sea cucumber as the most important extractive co-cultured species in the IMTA system, followed by suspension-feeding bivalves, with cultured seaweeds having the least impact on waste reduction. The lack of isotopic consistency between IMTA and control feeders suggests minimal contribution of aquaculture waste to the neighboring coastal environment.
Article
Fisheries
Shuo Kong, Zhao Chen, Abdallah Ghonimy, Fazhen Zhao, Jian Li
Summary: This study examined the effects of shrimp stocking density on water quality and bacterial community structure in an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system. The results showed correlations between water quality parameters and bacterial community structure, with shrimp stocking density and nitrite nitrogen being the most significant factors. Flavobacteriaceae and Cryomorphaceae played important roles in denitrification.
Review
Fisheries
Jeanette M. E. Stenton-Dozey, Philip Heath, Jeffrey S. Ren, Leo N. Zamora
Summary: The New Zealand aquaculture industry is focused on Greenshell mussels, Chinook salmon and Pacific oysters, with a goal to increase export earnings to NZ$3 billion by 2035. To maintain its 'clean and green' image, the industry must demonstrate sustainable practices. Although there are regulatory barriers and lack of investment, the development of IMTA systems presents opportunities for sustainable farming designs and diversification within the sector.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Muhammad Hanif Azhar, Devrim Memis
Summary: Intensive aquaculture activities have led to rapid growth in this sector, but they also have negative environmental impacts. To address these issues, aquaculture has shifted towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, such as the Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system. This review study explores the different IMTA systems and their applications in various water environments.
AQUATIC SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
R. Martinez-Espineira, T. Chopin, S. Robinson, A. Noce, D. Knowler, W. Yip
Article
Fisheries
G. K. Reid, T. Chopin, S. M. C. Robinson, P. Azevedo, M. Quinton, E. Belyea
Article
Biology
James S. Diana, Hillary S. Egna, Thierry Chopin, Mark S. Peterson, Ling Cao, Robert Pomeroy, Marc Verdegem, William T. Slack, Melba G. Bondad-Reantaso, Felipe Cabello
Article
Fisheries
Thierry Chopin, Bruce MacDonald, Shawn Robinson, Stephen Cross, Christopher Pearce, Duncan Knowler, Anthony Noce, Gregor Reid, Andrew Cooper, David Speare, Les Burridge, Curran Crawford, Manav Sawhney, Keng Pee Ang, Clare Backman, Marilyn Hutchinson
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thierry Chopin, Iain Neish
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Fisheries
Gregor K. Reid, Shawn M. C. Robinson, Thierry Chopin, Bruce A. MacDonald
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2013)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Liu, Shaojun Pang, Thierry Chopin, Suqin Gao, Tifeng Shan, Xiaobo Zhao, Jing Li
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2013)
Review
Fisheries
Thierry Chopin, John Andrew Cooper, Gregor Reid, Stephen Cross, Christine Moore
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2012)
Article
Fisheries
Duncan Knowler, Thierry Chopin, Rober Martinez-Espineira, Amir Neori, Ana Nobre, Anthony Noce, Gregor Reid
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2020)
Editorial Material
Fisheries
Thierry Chopin, Albert G. J. Tacon
Summary: According to the latest report by FAO, aquaculture accounts for 54.1% of total world fisheries and aquaculture production, with marine and coastal aquaculture representing 55.2% of total world aquaculture production, and seaweeds making up 51.3% of the total production of marine and coastal aquaculture.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Fisheries
M. Troell, P. J. G. Henriksson, A. H. Buschmann, T. Chopin, S. Quahe
Summary: Seaweed farming has been promoted as a climate solution, but the carbon sink function is diminished due to consumption and alternative applications. Seaweeds can reduce greenhouse gas emissions through carbon offset and potentially through reducing enteric methane emissions from ruminants and bioenergy production. However, further research is needed to understand seaweeds' carbon cycling and contributions.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Shawn Robinson, Keng Pee Ang, Alejandro Buschmann, Thierry Chopin, Bruce MacDonald, Gregor Reid
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2015)
Meeting Abstract
Fisheries
Hannah Bradford, Shawn Robinson, Bruce MacDonald, Keng Pee Ang, Benjamin Forward, David Thumbi, Thierry Chopin
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2015)
Proceedings Paper
Fisheries
H. Khoda Bakhsh, T. Chopin
AQUACULTURE CANADA 2012 - FRONTIERS: BRIDGING TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
(2012)
