Essays about: "fish farm"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words fish farm.
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1. Effect of a plant-derived nutraceutical on the tolerance of axenically-cultured Artemia towards abiotic or biotic stressor
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food-production industries worldwide accounting for almost half of fish used for human consumption. Super-intensive, intensive, and semi-intensive farming practices used to produce large farm fish are increasing the frequency of disease outbreaks which is a major problem affecting sustainable aquaculture growth. READ MORE
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2. Using microalgae for removing nutrients from RAS aquaculture effluents - a viable strategy? A case study.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : The increased global demand for fish has caused a tremendous increase in aquaculture production during the last decade, emphasising the importance of systems with a low climate footprint. One such system is a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) which is land-based as opposed to traditional open systems. READ MORE
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3. The contribution of testbeds in sustainable innovation : a case study of aquaponics in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Aquaponics has gained increasing popularity as it offers a more sustainable solution to farm fish and leafy greens sustainably and closer to urban centres. While generally seen as a real potential to improve sustainable food production, the commercialisation of aquaponics globally is though still at its beginnings. READ MORE
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4. Aquaculture and its effect on the wild fish resource in a Swedish lake : An evaluation of changes in fat content, protein content and trophic niche
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Fish is nutritious and important as a food source for many people. It contains high levels of protein, important omega-3 fatty acids as well as micronutrients. For a sustainable fish consumption, aquaculture is needed but it can affect nearby ecosystems in many ways. READ MORE
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5. Fatty acid composition in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) fed with red yeast biomass : a comparison between large and small specimens
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Oleaginous yeast has shown to be a promising alternative to replace vegetable oils in fish feed. A problem in aquaculture is that different growth rates can be observed among farm-raised fish, supressing the productions full potential. When different growth rates are observed, it can be questioned if the fish assimilate the feed to the same extent. READ MORE