Productivity

Over the past few years, the productivity of fish farms has been boosted by various factors such as improved farming protocols, consideration of animal welfare, better command of rearing parameters, as well as the progressive domestication of various animal species. In order to be sustainable, this exponential productivity must be framed by measures that aim to limit the impact of farm productions on the environment.

In that respect, ammonia rejections are one of most worrying environmental issues looming on aquaculture. When ammonia is present at high concentration in water, it can cause stress and deteriorate fish’s performance. How can the devastating impact be contained in fish farms?
To answer this question, we will present the essential variables to be considered for enhancing the productivity and profitability of fish farms in this section