Aquaculture Nutrition: Gut Health, Probiotics, and Prebiotics

Aquaculture nutrition focuses on developing and optimizing feeding strategies to enhance the growth, health, and overall performance of farmed aquatic species. It involves studying the nutritional requirements of fish, shrimp, and other aquaculture organisms, formulating specialized feeds, and exploring alternative protein sources to ensure sustainable aquaculture practices. This book explores the relationship between nutrition, gut health, and the use of probiotics and prebiotics in aquaculture.

Print ISBN: 9781682519608 | $160 | 2024 | Hardcover

Subject: Aquaculture and Fisheries

Editor: James Wright

About the Editor: James Wright holds a PhD in Aquaculture technology and currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aquaculture Science. With his extensive academic background and expertise in the field, he has made significant contributions through his research. James has authored several research papers, focusing on various aspects of aquaculture. His work encompasses areas such as sustainable aquaculture practices, species selection, breeding and genetics, nutrition, water quality management, and disease control in aquaculture systems.