In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore the essential role of zooplankton in early-stage fish and crustacean development. The discussion highlights why these microscopic organisms outperform artificial feeds in digestibility, nutritional density, and sustainability. Learn how bioenrichment, production challenges, and future innovations shape their use in modern aquaculture systems. Listen now on all major platforms!
Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Zooplankton in Aquaculture: A Perspective on Nutrition and Cost‐Effectiveness" by Khan, N.S. and Rahman, M.S.
Click here to read the full research article!
"Live zooplankton help maintain water quality by grazing on algae and reducing nutrient waste in the system."
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What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:02) Introduction
- (01:36) Digestive limitations in larvae
- (02:06) Zooplankton feeding benefits
- (03:24) Nutritional profiles comparison
- (06:05) Bioenrichment and optimization
- (07:31) Sustainability and economic value
- (08:18) Closing thoughts
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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