Abstract
The development of sustainable culture practices needs to minimize environmental degradation with intent towards horizontal and vertical expansion of aquaculture system. Integrated multi trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system is a novel integrated slant similar as polyculture system that involves the culture of two or more species together. IMTA is the exercise that integrates the suitable proportions of fed species (finfishes /shrimps) with organic extractive (shellfishes/herbivorous fishes) and inorganic extractive species (seaweed cultivation) in a particular culture system. IMTA stands as a fully sustainable technology with environmental benefits. Mainly, this chapter highlighted the introduction, history, present status, concept behind the integration, advantages and disadvantages, design and nutrients flow and future prospective of IMTA. The technology ensures the eco-biological balance by controlling the organic and inorganic pollution in the cultural environment. In conclusion, the IMTA can be an eco-friendly and sustainable technology that can be done in open water (marine and freshwater) to benefit the farmers as additional revenue
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