Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a food production system that combines the raising of aquatic animals (aquaculture) with the growing of plants in water (hydroponics), by continuously recirculating water through the two subsystems. With this technique, space, water, and energy are saved and waste from the system is reduced or eliminated from the environment, since everything is used. Healthier, more vigorous and better tasting productions are achieved, both of vegetables and fish, while respecting the environment. Aquaponics systems can be sized to any scale, both for private and industrial use. Furthermore, this new production method promotes job creation, facilitates self-consumption and local distribution of fresh and healthy products.