Freshwater Aquaculture Practices and Potential

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781779569967
  • Price: $175
  • Publisher: Delve Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Freshwater ecosystems offer immense potential for sustainable fish production, supporting food security and rural livelihoods. However, effective management and innovation are essential to optimize yields while maintaining ecological balance. Freshwater Aquaculture Practices and Potential provides an overview of species selection, pond design, and culture techniques suited to inland water systems. The book covers breeding, water quality control, and disease management strategies. It also explores socio-economic aspects and policy frameworks that promote aquaculture development. Through comprehensive case examples, it emphasizes the growing importance of freshwater aquaculture as a sustainable solution for global protein demand.

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Bruno Augusto is Aquaculture Engineer and Master on Aquaculture and Fishery Recources from Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). His focus is on writing projects and development of new technologies in aquaculture. He is currently project service provider, consultant and develops research on Biofloc Technology (BFT) cultivation for fish and shrimp.