Challenges of Sustainable and Commercial Aquaponics

Sustainability

Simon Goddek²  Boris Delaide⁴  Utra Mankasingh¹  Kristin Vala Ragnarsdottir¹  Haissam Jijakli⁴  Ragnheidur Thorarinsdottir³ 

[1] Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland, Sturlugata 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland; E-Mails:;Aquaponik Manufaktur GmbH, Gelderner Str. 139, 47661 Issum, Germany;Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iceland, Taeknigardur, Dunhagi 5, 107 Reykjavik, Iceland; E-Mail:;Integrated and Urban Plant Pathology Laboratory, Université de Liège, Avenue Maréchal Juin 13, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium; E-Mail:

关键词: aquaponics;    hydroponics;    recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS);    phosphorus;    nutrient solubilization;    pH stabilization;    nutrient cycling;    pest management;    urban farming;    water scarcity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su7044199

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The world is facing a number of serious problems of which population rise, climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity and food security are among the most important. Aquaponics, as a closed loop system consisting of hydroponics and aquaculture elements, could contribute to addressing these problems. However, there is a lack of quantitative research to support the development of economically feasible aquaponics systems. Although many studies have addressed some scientific aspects, there has been limited focus on commercial implementation. In this review paper, opportunities that have the potential to fill the gap between research and implementation of commercial aquaponic systems have been identified. The analysis shows that aquaponics is capable of being an important driver for the development of integrated food production systems. Arid regions suffering from water stress will particularly benefit from this technology being operated in a commercial environment.

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