What is it about?
This article explores how Biofloc Technology (BFT) can be adapted for sustainable aquaculture in challenging environments like those with extreme salinity and high temperatures. BFT helps recycle waste and save water, but it's not yet widely used in regions experiencing harsh environmental fluctuations. The core issue is that the microorganisms in bioflocs, which are essential for the system's benefits, are very susceptible to these extreme conditions. We discuss strategies to overcome this, such as identifying and using local microorganisms naturally adapted to high salinity and heat, ensuring a diverse microbial community, and creating custom microbial mixes. This adaptation is crucial for making BFT a viable solution for food production in arid, warm climates where current methods struggle.
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Why is it important?
This research is vital for expanding sustainable aquaculture globally. It offers pathways to adapt eco-friendly Biofloc Technology to extreme conditions, ensuring food security in regions facing high temperatures and salinity challenges.
Perspectives
Our study opens doors for developing resilient aquaculture. We envision creating "super-bioflocs" using specially selected microbes that thrive in harsh conditions. This could lead to more efficient, sustainable farms in hot, salty regions, reducing environmental impact and boosting food production worldwide.
Dr. Anselmo Miranda-Baeza
Universidad Estatal de Sonora
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This page is a summary of: Biofloc technology adapted to regions with extreme salinity and temperature: A pending task in the field, Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, June 2025, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/jwas.70039.
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