Mariculture Innovations for Blue Economic Growth
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi, Mukul Machhindra Barwant, Waheed Olujide Fawole
- Language: English
Mariculture Innovations for Blue Economic Growth addresses the growing need for sustainable marine farming practices that support food security, biodiversity conservation, and cl… Read more
Description
Description
Mariculture Innovations for Blue Economic Growth addresses the growing need for sustainable marine farming practices that support food security, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. It consolidates cutting-edge research and applied technologies in mariculture, responding to challenges such as overfishing, disease outbreaks, and environmental degradation. It provides a timely resource for advancing a resilient and economically viable Blue Economy. The content spans foundational principles of mariculture and its economic role, innovations in genetics and biotechnology, sustainable feed and nutrition strategies, digital and smart aquaculture technologies, and offshore integrated farming systems. Each section presents current trends, practical applications, and policy considerations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the sector's scientific and operational dimensions. Mariculture Innovations for Blue Economic Growth benefits researchers, students, policymakers, industry practitioners, and environmental managers by offering evidence-based solutions and actionable insights. It supports informed decision-making for sustainable seafood production, promotes ecosystem-friendly practices, and advances the integration of technology and policy to foster a sustainable and profitable ocean-based economy.
Key features
Key features
- Explains recent technological and genetic innovations enhancing sustainable mariculture
- Provides practical strategies for environmental management and ecosystem conservation
- Highlights advancements in digital and offshore farming technologies for efficiency
- Integrates alternative feeds and nutrition innovations to reduce ecological impact
Readership
Readership
Researchers, academics, graduate students in mariculture and blue economy
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I: Foundations of Mariculture and the Blue Economy
1. Introduction to Mariculture and the Blue Economy
2. History and Evolution of Mariculture Practices
3. Global Trends and Market Dynamics in Mariculture
4. Environmental and Economic Benefits of Mariculture Scope
5. Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Marine Farming
Section II: Innovations in Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
6. Selective Breeding and Genetic Enhancement in Mariculture
7. CRISPR and Gene Editing for Aquatic Species Improvement
8. Microbiome Engineering and the Role of Probiotics in Aquaculture
9. Genetic pollution and climate-induced physiological stress in aquatic ecosystems
10. Biofloc Technology for Water Quality and Fish Health
11. Disease Prevention and Vaccine Development for Farmed Marine Species
Section III: Sustainable Feeds and Nutrition
12. Alternative Protein Sources for Sustainable Mariculture (Insects, Algae, Single-Cell)
13. Precision Nutrition and AI-Based Feed Management
14. The Role of Functional Feeds in Enhancing Growth and Immunity
15. Nutrigenomics: Optimizing Diets for Specific Aquatic Species
Section IV: Digitalization and Smart Mariculture Technologies
16. IoT and AI for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
17. Blockchain Technology and Traceability for Sustainable Seafood Production
18. Automation, Robotics, and AI in Mariculture Operations
19. Leveraging Big Data and Predictive Analytics for Aquaculture Management
20. Remote Sensing and Drones in Marine Farm Surveillance
Section V: Offshore and Integrated Mariculture Systems
21. Advancements in Offshore Cage Farming and Deep-Sea Mariculture
22. Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) for Circular Economy
23. Integration of Mariculture with Renewable Energy Sources such as Wind Wave and Solar
24. Eco-Friendly Design and Engineering of Aquaculture Structures
25. Aquaculture Policy, Compliance, and Certification
26. Future Perspectives and Policies on the Role of Mariculture in Global Food Security
1. Introduction to Mariculture and the Blue Economy
2. History and Evolution of Mariculture Practices
3. Global Trends and Market Dynamics in Mariculture
4. Environmental and Economic Benefits of Mariculture Scope
5. Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Marine Farming
Section II: Innovations in Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
6. Selective Breeding and Genetic Enhancement in Mariculture
7. CRISPR and Gene Editing for Aquatic Species Improvement
8. Microbiome Engineering and the Role of Probiotics in Aquaculture
9. Genetic pollution and climate-induced physiological stress in aquatic ecosystems
10. Biofloc Technology for Water Quality and Fish Health
11. Disease Prevention and Vaccine Development for Farmed Marine Species
Section III: Sustainable Feeds and Nutrition
12. Alternative Protein Sources for Sustainable Mariculture (Insects, Algae, Single-Cell)
13. Precision Nutrition and AI-Based Feed Management
14. The Role of Functional Feeds in Enhancing Growth and Immunity
15. Nutrigenomics: Optimizing Diets for Specific Aquatic Species
Section IV: Digitalization and Smart Mariculture Technologies
16. IoT and AI for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
17. Blockchain Technology and Traceability for Sustainable Seafood Production
18. Automation, Robotics, and AI in Mariculture Operations
19. Leveraging Big Data and Predictive Analytics for Aquaculture Management
20. Remote Sensing and Drones in Marine Farm Surveillance
Section V: Offshore and Integrated Mariculture Systems
21. Advancements in Offshore Cage Farming and Deep-Sea Mariculture
22. Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) for Circular Economy
23. Integration of Mariculture with Renewable Energy Sources such as Wind Wave and Solar
24. Eco-Friendly Design and Engineering of Aquaculture Structures
25. Aquaculture Policy, Compliance, and Certification
26. Future Perspectives and Policies on the Role of Mariculture in Global Food Security
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi
Editor
Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi is a distinguished Environmental Chemist with a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry (Caritas University, 2008) and M.Tech. (2021) and Ph.D. (2025) in Environmental Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. His expertise includes Environmental and Green Chemistry, phytoremediation, bioremediation, environmental impact assessment, and biodegradable plastics. He has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Babafemi is an Assistant Chief Research Officer at the National Biotechnology Development Agency, where he leads research advancing biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and environmental health.
Affiliations and expertise
National Biotechnology Research And Development Agency, NigeriaMukul Machhindra Barwant
Editor
Dr. Mukul Machhindra Barwant has extensive research experience in the fields of phycology, marine biotechnology, nutraceuticals, herbal biotechnology, and plant-based pharmacology. His doctoral research focused on nutraceutical and pharmacological studies of seaweeds, conducted at Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara under Shivaji University, Kolhapur. His work explored the bioactive potential of marine macroalgae and their applications in health, biotechnology, and sustainable product development.
He has more than seven years of teaching and research experience in higher education institutions and has actively contributed to interdisciplinary research involving botany, marine resources, plant biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Barwant has been engaged in experimental studies related to bioactive compound extraction, herbal formulations, nutraceutical development, and phytochemical profiling of medicinal plants and seaweeds.
In addition to academic research, he also gained industrial experience as Production In-charge at Ashwamedh Medicare Pvt. Ltd., Kopargaon, where he worked on the development and production of herbal and pharmaceutical products. This industrial exposure strengthened his expertise in translating botanical research into practical applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Sanjivani Arts Commerce and Science College KopargaonWaheed Olujide Fawole
Editor
Waheed Olujide Fawole has Ph.D. in Fish Biotechnology and Genetics with research experience spanning over fifteen years. He is currently an Assistant Director with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency in Nigeria. He has done extensive works in the areas of therapeutic and prophylactic use of plant extracts as alternative to synthetic antibiotics in Heterobranchus bidorsalis and Oreochromis niloticus diets with a view to determining their phytochemical and antibacterial properties and their effects on growth, nutrient utilisation, gut flora and morphology, blood profile, immunomodulatory indices, wound healing, immune response as well as disease resistance in treated fish. He has authored a number of articles in peer reviewed journals both locally and internationally on a wide range of topics including such areas in fish nutrition, photoperiodism in catfish, fish quality assessment, phytochemical use in aquaculture and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Affiliations and expertise
National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Nigeria