Abstract
A global review of zooplankton species in freshwater aquaculture ponds: what are the risks for invasion?
Highlights
Farming of aquatic animals, known as aquaculture, includes the production and keeping of aquatic organisms predominantly for human consumption
A clear understanding of the composition of zooplankton assemblages residing within aquaculture ponds is essential for informing management and reducing the prevalence of new invasions worldwide. In response to this issue, this review aims to critically assess studies of zooplankton assemblages reported to inhabit outdoor freshwater aquaculture ponds on a global scale, to determine whether non-native zooplankton species are common, and to determine whether zooplankton species putatively identified as having aquaculture as their vector
Chydorus sp. and Daphnia galeata were the most common, each found in five of the six ponds; D. galeata was the only non-native zooplankton species found in the facility
Summary
Known as aquaculture, includes the production and keeping of aquatic organisms predominantly for human consumption. A total of 93.4 million tonnes of produce was taken from aquaculture fisheries in 2014, over 12% of which was from inland ventures. At this time, almost half (44.1%) of the world’s fish production originated from the aquaculture sector rather than from wild fish stocks (Food and Agriculture Organization 2016). With an expanding global population, estimated to reach 9 billion by the middle of this century, and with challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation looming, aquaculture is set to play a key role in ensuring food security and sustainability on a global scale in the future (Food and Agriculture Organization 2016)
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