A Review on Organic Fish Farming and Its Future Prospects

Abstract

Conversion to organic aquaculture is a process of developing farming practices that encourage and maintain a viable and sustainable aquatic ecosystem. The time between the start of organic management and certification of the production is known as the conversion period. Aquaculture production methods can vary widely according to the biology of the organisms, the technology used, geographical conditions, ownership structure, time span, etc. These aspects should be considered when the length of conversion is specified. The minimum conversion period set for the aquaculture production system is two years. The variety of species produced in aquacultural systems and vast differences in cultural requirements for finfish, shellfish, mollusks and aquatic plants add to the complexity of defining this sector. The present study focused on reviewing organic fish farming and future aspects. The study emphasised that many organic aquaculture issues still need to be resolved. Steps should be taken to encourage and enhance the biological cycles with respect to nutrient management and to retain the integrity of the organic product from farmer to consumer and conversion requirement for moving conventional aquaculture system into organic system.