FISHERY INDUSTRY

Aquaculture industry wastewater contains suspended solids, nitrogen compounds and phosphorus compounds. Wastewater treatment in aquaculture systems is essential to maintain a healthy fish culture and also to avoid harmful effects on the environment.

Water scarcity and depletion of natural water resources are the biggest challenges facing today's world and especially in developing countries. Therefore, it is estimated that some difficulties await the aquaculture industry in the future. To avoid this, aquaculture requires the development of sustainable technologies for wastewater treatment.

Aquaculture leads the food industry in the world with an average annual growth of 3.2%. It is predicted that the rate of fish consumed by people will increase from 52% to 58% in 2028.