An Overview of Bioremediation towards Aquaculture

By : E. Prabu , A. Anix Vivek Santhiya

Page No: 155-164

Abstract
Aquaculture production has increased steadily in recent years and is the fastest growing food production sector and has become a valuable component of national development and poverty reduction plans in many areas of the world. Aquaculture is now considered as a potential polluter of the aquatic environment and a cause of degradation of wetland areas. The physical, chemical and biological conditions of the culture environment have an influence on the shrimp to toxins like hydrogen sulphide, ammonia and carbon dioxide leads to stress and ultimately disease. Bioremediation is the best solution to reduce or eliminate toxic pollutants. The current approach to improving water quality in aquaculture is the application of microbes/enzymes to the ponds known as ‘bioremediation’. The current study is therefore undertaken in a detailed review to highlight the importance of bioremediation in aquaculture systems.

Authors :
E. Prabu and A. Anix Vivek Santhiya
Research Scholar, Department of Aquaculture, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Thoothukudi-628 008, Tamil Nadu, India.