MODERN TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE IN RURAL AREAS PUBLISHED
A. OACHIȘ1, Laura ȘMULEAC, R. PAȘCALĂU1 1 University of Life Sciences” King Mihai I” from Timisoara alina_lato@usvt.roThe interplay between technology and sustainable practices has surfaced as a significant topic in the current discussions surrounding aquaculture. Rural regions, struggling with issues pertaining to food security and economic sustainability, face an opportunity of unique proportions through the advent of advanced technologies that promise to boost aquaculture output and sustainability levels. Developments such as automated feeding mechanisms, sensors monitoring water quality, and analytic data tools allow for detailed management of aquaculture conditions, leading to a substantial improvement in resource utilisation while concurrently decreasing environmental repercussions. Moreover, these technological advancements assist smallholder farmers in embracing more robust practices, consequently enabling community upliftment and fostering socio-economic progress. Through the utilisation of advanced technological resources, rural aquaculture stands poised to evolve from conventional, resource-heavy practices towards more effective and sustainable methods that protect ecosystem integrity and enhance yield outcomes. This transformation holds particular importance given the challenges posed by climate change, which calls for adaptable management strategies in response to varying environmental circumstances. Therefore, it becomes crucial to comprehend how modern technologies can be incorporated to facilitate a sustainable future for aquaculture. In exploring the potential of these innovations, this essay intends to investigate particular technologies that are revolutionising aquaculture methodologies within rural contexts. The focus will lie on their sustainability implications and the empowerment of communities, using case studies that illustrate instances of successful technology implementation. Ultimately, this analysis aspires to highlight the importance of marrying modern technologies with traditional practices, providing a strong case for the essential role these advancements play in attaining sustainable aquaculture within rural areas.
aquaculture, sustainability, modern technologies, rural areas, water
environmental engineering
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