Good aquaculture practices and smart aquaculture

Suresh, V V R (2023) Good aquaculture practices and smart aquaculture. In: International Workshop cum Training on Fisheries and Aquaculture: African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO). CMFRI Training Manual Series No. 35/2023 (35). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 121-127. ISBN 978-93-82263-62-3

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Abstract

Globally, aquaculture stands out as one of the fastest-growing production sectors, employing water productivity concepts. Aquaculture encompasses the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms- finfish, shellfish, other invertebrates and microscopic and macroscopic plants- in controlled conditions under human management, both in freshwater and saltwater. Farming involves interventions such as breeding, nursery rearing, stocking, feeding, and protection from predators. It also includes aspects of individual or corporate ownership, planning, and development, operation of culture systems, sites, facilities, practices, production, and transport. According to the FAO (2014), aquaculture is the fastest-growing animal food sector worldwide, supplying approximately 50% of the fish consumed by humans. In 2020, global aquaculture production reached 122.6 million tons, with 54.4 million tons from inland waters and 68.1 million tons from marine and coastal aquaculture (mariculture), amounting to a total value of about USD 281.5 billion (FAO, 2022). Notably, the Asian region contributed a substantial 91.6% to this production, positioning India as the world’s second-largest aquaculture producer and the third-largest fish producer. The social and financial significance of aquaculture has consistently grown at over 6% in recent years, playing a vital role in global food production and addressing the increasing demand for protein sources, livelihoods, and income. In Afro-Asian countries, where aquaculture plays a vital role in cultural, economic, and nutritional aspects, the adoption of Good Aquaculture Practices and the embrace of Smart Aquaculture technologies become imperative for ensuring long-term food security and sustainable development. Through this lens, this article attempts to uncover the potential of Good Aquaculture Practices and Smart Aquaculture in shaping the future of aquaculture in Afro-Asian countries, striking a balance between economic growth, environmental stewardship, and societal well-being.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Aquaculture
Subjects:	Aquaculture
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	01 Jan 2024 10:41
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2024 11:13
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/17859

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