Benchmarking the environmental performance of best management practice and genetic improvements in Egyptian aquaculture using life cycle assessment

Henriksson, Patrik; Dickson, Malcolm; Nasr-Allah, A.M.; Al-Kenawy, D.A.; Phillips, Michael J.

doi:10.1016/j.aquaculture.2016.09.051

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“…Building upon the lifecycle inventory dataset from Henriksson et al (2017aHenriksson et al ( , 2017b, supplementary data (available online at stacks.iop.org/ERL/14/124062/ mmedia) were collected for shrimp, milkfish polyculture, and carp farming in ponds during the spring of 2018. Nineteen farms were visited on Java during this fieldwork, nine of which were common carp (Cyprinus carpio) pond farms, five were whiteleg shrimp farms, and five were Asian tiger shrimp farms (Penaeus monodon).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Coproduct allocation was solved based upon mass, with results using economic allocation available in the SM. For a complete goal and scope, please see Henriksson et al (2017aHenriksson et al ( , 2017b.…”

Section: Life Cycle Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Novel feed ingredients were only evaluated in theory, but not quantified as an intervention, as they remain highly diverse and rapidly evolving, subsequently LCA data remain unsatisfactory. Given variable costs for implementation and economy of scale, we choose not to estimate monetary value or number of jobs as socioeconomic indicators in this study, as was done in Henriksson et al (2017aHenriksson et al ( , 2017b.…”

Section: Aquaculture Interventions (Aqis)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…AqI1: improved feed efficiency in whiteleg shrimp, carp, and tilapia by 20% Feed conversion ratio (FCR) can be a good indicator of how efficient animals in different systems are at converting feed into weight gain, although changed composition of feed ingredients also need to be accounted for (Fry et al 2018). The reported FCRs for whiteleg shrimp, carp, and tilapia farms visited for this study and by Henriksson et al (2017aHenriksson et al ( , 2017b were 1.45, 1.5-1.8, and 1.6-1.7, respectively. These are markedly higher than those reported in China (Cao et al 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The main research question is whether better farming practices and innovations will allow Indonesia to meet production targets up to 2030 without jeopardizing functions of existing ecological systems. In order to address this question, we have updated the dataset by Henriksson et al (2017aHenriksson et al ( , 2017b and shortlisted possible interventions and innovations for more sustainable farming practices. The 2030 production target was assumed to be in line with the business-asusual scenario (BAU) from Tran et al (2017), projecting a 3.3-fold increase in production volumes by 2030 based upon the AsiaFish model.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Indonesian aquaculture futures—identifying interventions for reducing environmental impacts

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Indonesia is the world's second largest producer and third largest consumer of seafood. Fish is therefore essential to the nation, both financially and nutritionally. Overfishing and the effects of climate change will, however, limit future landings of capture fisheries, so any increases in future seafood production will need to come from aquaculture. The ecological effects of aquaculture are dependent upon the choice of species, management, and where it is sited. In the present study we use life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate how possible interventions and innovations can mitigate environmental impacts related to the aquaculture sector's growth. The mitigation potential of six interventions were also quantified, namely (1) FCR reductions for whiteleg shrimp, carp, and tilapia;(2) sustainable intensification of milkfish and Asian tiger shrimp polyculture; (3) shifting groupers from whole fish diets to pellets; (4) favoring freshwater finfish over shrimp; (5) renewable electricity; and (6) reduced food waste and improved byproduct utilization. If all six interventions are implemented, we demonstrate that global warming, acidification, eutrophication, land occupation, freshwater use, and fossil energy use could be reduced by between 28% and 49% per unit of fish. The addition of many innovations that could not be quantified in the present study, including innovative feed ingredients, suggest that production could double within the current environmental footprint. This does not, however, satisfy the expected 3.25-fold increase under a business-as-usual scenario, neither does it satisfy the government's growth targets. We therefore also explore possible geographical areas across Indonesia where aquaculture expansions and ecological hotspots may conflict. Conclusively, we advocate more conservative production targets and investment in more sustainable farming practices. To accelerate the implementation of these improvements, it will be central to identify the most cost-effective aquaculture interventions.

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Section: Life Cycle Assessmentmentioning

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The potential impact of aquaculture on the genetic diversity and conservation of wild fish in sub‐Saharan Africa

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Metcalfe,

Mable

2024

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An increasing focus on aquaculture using introduced strains or species poses a serious threat to native wild species in sub‐Saharan Africa, yet almost no policies have been enacted or regulations put in place to address this environmental challenge. Aquaculture in these regions has traditionally been conducted on a relatively small scale but is currently expanding rapidly and is projected to continue increasing in the coming decades, with increasing use of genetically improved strains. This expansion is occurring in a region known for its high biodiversity, creating challenges for increasing fish production without damaging wild fish populations. However, few studies have yet assessed the impacts of changes in aquaculture practice on the genetic composition and diversity of wild populations. The use of non‐native improved strains for aquaculture could cause competition, gene introgression when there is interbreeding with native populations or species, displacement of species and possible extinction of the native wild populations. After providing historical context on African aquaculture, this review describes the current methods of fish breeding and genetic improvement programmes for the main species of cultured fishes, focusing on the potential conservation impacts of the use of introduced (and selectively bred) farmed species. Existing aquaculture policies, legislation and regulations regarding the import and farming of fish are then compared across the main fish‐producing countries. We recommend a regional policy framework considering fish introduction, risk analysis and risk management, human resources development and genetic monitoring that could be drafted into the existing policies to strengthen conservation efforts. We conclude by making recommendations for refining existing regulations and for future research aimed at minimizing the impacts of aquaculture on wild fish populations in sub‐Saharan Africa. Aquaculture in this region needs implementation of responsible guidelines to avoid genetic impacts on native populations of high conservation value.

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Review of environmental challenges in the Bangladesh aquaculture industry

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Nielsen

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Benchmarking the environmental performance of best management practice and genetic improvements in Egyptian aquaculture using life cycle assessment

Cited by 41 publications

References 17 publications

Indonesian aquaculture futures—identifying interventions for reducing environmental impacts

Indonesian aquaculture futures—identifying interventions for reducing environmental impacts

The potential impact of aquaculture on the genetic diversity and conservation of wild fish in sub‐Saharan Africa

Review of environmental challenges in the Bangladesh aquaculture industry

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