Coastal Aquaculture

Overview

Coastal aquaculture is the farming of aquatic plants and animals in nearshore environments such as lagoons, estuaries, bays, and other shallow coastal waters. It includes the cultivation of species like fish, shellfish, and seaweed using methods adapted to the dynamic conditions of the coastal zone, where freshwater and seawater meet. Because it operates at the interface between land and sea, coastal aquaculture must balance productive food production with the protection of sensitive coastal ecosystems, water quality, and biodiversity. Successful coastal aquaculture depends on understanding species biology, water conditions, stocking and feeding practices, and the environmental interactions that affect both the cultured organisms and surrounding habitats. Research in this area spans reproduction, growth, husbandry, and the ecological factors that shape sustainable production in coastal and inland aquatic systems. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research published in the International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development relevant to coastal aquaculture, supporting an evidence-based understanding of how aquatic species are farmed in coastal environments and how production can be pursued sustainably alongside ecosystem health.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.

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