Recent Developments in Aquaculture and Future Prospects: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

In the pursuit of promoting sustainable aquaculture production, numerous cutting-edge technologies have emerged in recent years. The utilization of effective microbes (EM) in managing water quality, the implementation of biofloc technology, aquamimicry, the inclusion of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) as an additional protein source, the use of triploidy and polyploidy, vaccines, probiotics, and prebiotics, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) for monitoring water quality in the farm operation, the practice of monosex culture, and the application of neo-female techniques are all being employed in aquaculture operations. The advancements in these cutting-edge technologies have been focused on promoting sustainable aquaculture production, mitigating the risk of disease outbreaks, enhancing crop yields, and contributing to eco-friendly environmental initiatives. This review paper highlights the cutting-edge technologies that have emerged in the field of aquaculture in recent years, up until the present time, with a focus on advancements in fish nutrition. The advancements in aquaculture technology have been instrumental in promoting the achievement of sustainable development goals, particularly SDG-1 (no poverty) and SDG-2 (zero hunger). These goals are aimed at reducing poverty and eliminating hunger by utilizing the enhanced aquaculture production facilitated by the latest technological innovations. In the arena of aquaculture, this review paper has the potential to nourish the minds of aquaculturists and aquafarmers with a bountiful feast of knowledge. It unveils the latest technologies and developments in the realm of aquaculture, serving as a nutritious resource that can enhance the operation of cultures and promote a fruitful increase in production in the not-so-distant future.