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Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture Farms

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  • Taher Kassem

    (Novaton, Sperletweg 59, 8052 Zürich, Switzerland
    Civil and Geo-Environmental Laboratory (LGCgE), Lille University, 59000 Lille, France)

  • Isam Shahrour

    (Civil and Geo-Environmental Laboratory (LGCgE), Lille University, 59000 Lille, France)

  • Jamal El Khattabi

    (Civil and Geo-Environmental Laboratory (LGCgE), Lille University, 59000 Lille, France)

  • Ahmad Raslan

    (Novaton, Sperletweg 59, 8052 Zürich, Switzerland)

Abstract

This paper presents the design and construction of a smart and sustainable fish farm. The farm is based on the hybrid aquaculture concept that combines the advantages of the recirculation aquaculture system (RAS), the zero-water discharge (ZWD), and smart technology. The system’s smartness consists of using the latest technology, including monitoring and automation, ensuring zero water discharge, good water quality, reduced energy consumption, and high biosecurity. In addition, the system does not use chemicals in the aquaculture process. The paper describes the design of this system, including the hydraulic system, the smart monitoring system, the feeding regime, and the control of the biological parameters. Tests conducted in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, showed high performance of this system with around 90% survival rate. In addition, observations showed the system’s capacity to maintain the water quality parameters within the optimal water quality ranges, reduce energy consumption, and sustain efficient shrimp waste recycling.

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  • Taher Kassem & Isam Shahrour & Jamal El Khattabi & Ahmad Raslan, 2021. "Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture Farms," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(19), pages 1-16, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:19:p:10685-:d:643607
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    1. Jiang, Shan, 2010. "Aquaculture, capture fisheries, and wild fish stocks," Resource and Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 32(1), pages 65-77, January.
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    1. Tena Bujas & Marija Koričan & Manuela Vukić & Vladimir Soldo & Nikola Vladimir & Ailong Fan, 2022. "Review of Energy Consumption by the Fish Farming and Processing Industry in Croatia and the Potential for Zero-Emissions Aquaculture," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(21), pages 1-26, November.
    2. Ramakrishnan Ramanathan & Yanqing Duan & Joaquim Valverde & Samuel Van Ransbeeck & Tahmina Ajmal & Silma Valverde, 2023. "Using IoT Sensor Technologies to Reduce Waste and Improve Sustainability in Artisanal Fish Farming in Southern Brazil," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-14, January.

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