Extramural Research - People, Prosperity and the Planet
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EPA Grant Number: SU833908
Title: Development of Sustainable Integrated Aquaculture Systems With Assessment of Environmental, Social, and Economic Implications
University of Arizona students are designing and testing a recirculating aquaculture production system. The team is assessing fish and plant growth rates, water nutrient chemistry, soil quality, and resource economics to determine the conditions that promote economically viable and environmentally sound food production.
Challenge Area(s): Agriculture