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Aquaponics is a sustainable agricultural system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants in aqua). In this integrated approach, fish waste provides an organic nutrient source for the plants, while the plants help filter and purify the aqua, creating a closed-loop ecosystem.
Recirculating System
Flow of aqua circulates between fish tanks and plant beds, minimizing aqua use and waste.
Symbiotic Relationship
Fish produce waste that is converted into nutrients by beneficial bacteria, which plants then absorb.
Environmentally Friendly
Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and conserves aqua compared to traditional farming methods.
Overall, aquaponics leverages natural biological processes to create a self-sustaining environment for both fish and plants, making it an efficient method of food production [1][2][4].
Sustainable: systems that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing significant harm to the environment
Aquaculture: farming aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and plants, in controlled environments.
Hydroponics: method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich aqua instead
Citations
[1] https://youmatter.world/en/definitions/aquaponics-sustainable-benefits-system/
[2] https://www.theaquaponicsource.com/what-is-aquaponics/
[3] https://www.britannica.com/technology/aquaponics
[4] https://gogreenaquaponics.com/blogs/news/what-is-aquaponics-and-how-does-it-work
[5] https://www.treehugger.com/what-is-aquaponics-5187255
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