Ep 6 - How to make aquaculture more sustainable - Conclusions & recommendations

Summary

The Sustainable Aquaculture series concludes by affirming aquaculture's viability as a protein source with minimal environmental impact. Calix, committed to UN sustainability initiatives, offers innovative solutions to reduce pollution, enhance farm yields, and improve efficiency in aquaculture. Their AQUA-Cal+ product controls harmful pollutants, boosts natural disease resistance in animals, and aligns with UN goals for a sustainable future, promoting a win-win for both farmers and the environment.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Aquaculture is a viable option for supplying protein and can be made sustainable with careful management.
• 🔄 Current aquaculture practices have varying environmental impacts, but these can be mitigated with scientific improvements.
• 🐟 Aquaculture uses less land and produces fewer greenhouse gases compared to other animal agriculture methods.
• 🛠️ Minor modifications to existing systems can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of aquaculture.
• 🤝 Calix is committed to the UN Sustainable Initiatives and is actively improving aquaculture methods.
• 🌱 Calix offers techniques and products to maximize farmer yield while minimizing environmental impact.
• 🔬 Ongoing research by Calix includes sludge digestion, nutrient release, and oxygen availability, addressing multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• 💰 Calix's approach can increase farmer revenues, improve harvest weight, and reduce feed conversion ratios and energy costs.
• ♻️ The use of AQUA-Cal+ chemistry controls harmful pollutants, reduces stress on animals, and increases disease resistance.
• 🌱 Calix promotes a green, sustainable culture method that benefits both the environment and the profitability of aquaculture.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the Sustainable Aquaculture series?

The main topic is the impact of aquaculture on the environment, how it can be mitigated, and the viability of aquaculture as a sustainable industry.

How does aquaculture compare to other animal culture methods in terms of land use and greenhouse gas production?

Aquaculture uses less land area and produces fewer greenhouse gases than other animal culture methods.

What modifications can make aquaculture more sustainable and profitable?

Slight modifications to current practices and moderate remediation of coastal and estuarine waters can make aquaculture more sustainable and profitable.

What is Calix's commitment to sustainability?

Calix is committed to the UN Sustainable Initiatives and is continuously improving its application methods and conducting research to improve aquaculture.

Which UN Sustainability Goals does Calix's work in aquaculture address?

Calix's work addresses SDG2: Zero Hunger, SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG13: Climate Action, and SDG14: Life below Water.

How does Calix's approach benefit farmers in the aquaculture industry?

Calix offers a new green sustainable culture method that can increase revenues for farmers while improving the environment.

What is the potential environmental benefit of utilizing pond bottom sludge in aquaculture?

By treating the waste and converting pond bottom sludge, Calix reduces environmental impact, improves harvest weight, reduces feed conversion ratio, and lowers energy costs for farmers.

What is the role of AQUA-Cal+ in Calix's sustainable aquaculture solutions?

AQUA-Cal+ controls harmful pollutants in ponds, reduces stress on animals, and increases their natural resistance to disease.

What message does Calix convey about the potential of aquaculture?

Calix conveys that sustainable aquaculture is possible with the right mindset and innovative technologies, making it a more efficient way to grow food and meet the protein needs of the growing human population.

How can interested parties find more information about Calix's AQUA-Cal+ and protocols?

Interested parties can contact Calix's partners and distributors in their region, or visit Calix's website at www.calix.global.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Sustainable Aquaculture and Calix's Commitment

The script introduces the final segment of a series on sustainable aquaculture, emphasizing the environmental impact of current aquaculture practices and the potential for mitigation through scientific advancements. It asserts that aquaculture is a viable method for global protein supply and can be sustainable with careful management. The script highlights Calix's commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its ongoing research and development in aquaculture. Calix offers techniques and products to maximize yield while minimizing environmental impact, focusing on sludge digestion, nutrient release, and oxygen availability. The company's unique chemistry in AQUA-Cal+ is said to control harmful pollutants, reduce stress on animals, and increase resistance to disease, contributing to a win-win situation for farmers and the environment.

05:02

🦐 Calix's Vision for a Sustainable Aquaculture Future

This paragraph conveys Calix's passionate approach to addressing global challenges through innovative solutions in aquaculture. It underscores the company's mission to reduce disease risks, enhance productivity, and ultimately, profitability in the industry. The script reiterates the importance of a sustainable mindset and technology in shaping a more efficient food production system, particularly in aquaculture and shrimp farming. It humorously suggests that Earth is the only viable home for humanity, implying the necessity of sustainable practices. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to visit Calix's website for more information on how their solutions can enhance the sustainability of shrimp farming practices.

Keywords

💡Sustainable Aquaculture

Sustainable Aquaculture refers to the practice of farming aquatic organisms in a way that maintains or enhances the productivity of aquatic ecosystems while minimizing negative ecological impacts. In the context of the video, it is the core theme, emphasizing that with careful management and slight modifications to current practices, aquaculture can be both profitable and environmentally friendly. The video discusses how Calix is committed to making aquaculture more sustainable through various initiatives and technologies.

💡Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact denotes the effects that human activities have on the environment, including water, air, and land. The video discusses how aquaculture can have varying degrees of environmental impact, but these can be mitigated through scientific changes to culture systems. It highlights that aquaculture, when managed properly, can have less impact compared to other forms of animal agriculture.

💡Calix

Calix is mentioned as a company that is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Initiatives and is working to improve aquaculture practices. They are developing techniques and products to maximize farmer yield while minimizing environmental impact. The video positions Calix as a leader in sustainable aquaculture solutions, offering a range of services and products to address various sustainability goals.

💡UN Sustainability Initiative

The UN Sustainability Initiative refers to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of 17 global goals designed to address social, economic, and environmental challenges by 2030. The video mentions that Calix has signed up to these initiatives, indicating their commitment to sustainable practices that align with global development priorities.

💡Nursery and Grow-out Ponds

Nursery and grow-out ponds are stages in the aquaculture process where young aquatic organisms are reared before being transferred to larger ponds for growth to maturity. The video discusses how Calix offers techniques and products for these ponds to maximize yield and minimize environmental impact, which is crucial for sustainable aquaculture practices.

💡Sludge Digestion

Sludge digestion is a process used to break down organic waste materials, such as pond bottom sludge, into simpler compounds. The video mentions that Calix is conducting research into sludge digestion as a way to reduce environmental impact and improve harvest weight, which is part of their commitment to sustainable aquaculture.

💡Nutrient Release

Nutrient release refers to the process by which nutrients are made available for uptake by organisms in an ecosystem. In the context of the video, Calix is researching ways to manage nutrient release in aquaculture to ensure a sustainable balance, which is essential for maintaining water quality and supporting aquatic life.

💡O2 Availability

O2 Availability refers to the presence and accessibility of oxygen in the water, which is critical for the survival and health of aquatic organisms. The video mentions that Calix is researching oxygen availability as part of their commitment to improving aquaculture sustainability, as adequate oxygen levels are essential for the well-being of farmed species.

💡Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)

Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) is a measure of how efficiently an animal converts feed into body mass. A lower FCR indicates better feed efficiency. The video discusses how Calix's approach can reduce the FCR for farmers, which not only improves profitability but also contributes to the sustainability of aquaculture by reducing waste and resource use.

💡AQUA-Cal+

AQUA-Cal+ is a product mentioned in the video as part of Calix's unique chemistry to control harmful pollutants in aquaculture ponds. It is designed to reduce stress on animals, increase natural resistance to disease, and create a win-win situation for both the environment and the farmers' profitability.

Highlights

Aquaculture is a viable option for supplying protein with minimal environmental impact.

Slight modifications to current practices can make aquaculture more sustainable.

Aquaculture uses less land and produces fewer greenhouse gases compared to other animal agriculture.

Calix is committed to the UN Sustainable Initiatives, focusing on improving aquaculture methods.

Calix offers techniques to maximize farmer yield while minimizing environmental impact.

Ongoing research by Calix includes sludge digestion, nutrient release, and oxygen availability.

Calix's initiatives align with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A new green sustainable culture method can increase revenues and improve the environment.

Calix utilizes pond bottom sludge, reducing environmental impact and improving harvest weight.

AQUA-Cal+ by Calix controls harmful pollutants and reduces stress on animals, increasing disease resistance.

Sustainable aquaculture is achievable with the right mindset and innovative technologies.

Calix's solutions aim to reduce disease likelihood, improve productivity, and profitability in aquaculture.

Aquaculture and shrimp farming can be more efficient and sustainable with proper strategies.

Calix's website provides more information on improving shrimp farming sustainability.

Aquaculture has a bright future but requires ongoing improvements for environmental sustainability.

Calix is passionate about solving global challenges with sustainable aquaculture solutions.

Transcripts

Welcome to the last in our Sustainable Aquaculture series.

In previous presentations we have shown the effect that Aquaculture can have on the environment

and how current culture methods have varying degrees of environmental impact.

We have also shown how many of these effects can be mitigated by scientific changes to

the current culture systems.

In this slide we ask ‘‘Is Aquaculture sustainable and viable?’’

Aquaculture is one of the more viable options for supplying protein to the world, and with

careful management we can minimise environmental impact.

With slight modifications to current practices, along with moderate remediation of coastal

and estuarine waters, aquaculture can be returned to a profitable, sustainable industry.

Aquaculture uses less land area and produces less greenhouse gases than other animal culture

methods.

Environmental impact can be reduced (as seen in previous presentations in this series).

This can be achieved without major costly modifications to current culture methods.

We feel that Calix is well placed with our commitment to the UN Sustainable Initiatives.

We are continuously improving our application methods and conducting research into improving

aquaculture.

We, at Calix believe in sustainability and have signed up to the UN Sustainability Initiative.

Many of the initiatives Calix is committed to are applicable to the Aquaculture industry.

As we have seen in previous presentations, Calix has a sustainable approach to the entire

Aquaculture Industry.

Calix are offering techniques and products in nursery and grow-out ponds to maximise

farmer yield whilst also minimising environmental impact.

Calix is conducting ongoing research into sludge digestion, nutrient release and O2

availability.

These will address SDG2: Zero Hunger, SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation, and with seafood

processing we are also addressing SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Lastly, SDG 13 Climate Action and SDG14: life below water.

So, what does all this mean to the farmer.

Calix are offering a new green sustainable culture method which can increase revenues

for the farmer at the same time as improving the environment.

We are utilising a current waste product, a potentially disastrous pond bottom sludge.

By treating the waste in pond and converting this sludge, we reduce impact on the environment

as well as improving harvest weight, reducing feed conversion ratio (FCR) and reducing energy

costs to the farmer.

All of these help Calix and the Aquaculture industry achieve the UN sustainability goals.

Our unique chemistry in AQUA-Cal+ can control harmful pollutants in your pond, reduce stress

on your animals thus increasing natural resistance to disease.

All in all, a win-win situation for everyone.

Let’s work together for a sustainable future for planet earth.

For more information on Calix’s AQUA-Cal+, or for detailed protocols, please contact

our partners and distributors in your region:

For Malaysia and Vietnam : Contact Maha Chemicals

For China, Taiwan and Indonesia: Contact Honlex Jones

For India Contact Three Little Fishes

Aquaculture is a relatively new industry with a bright future but in some cases, it still

has a long way to go.

Theoretically, aquaculture and shrimp farming can, and should be! a more efficient way of

growing food with less environmental impact compared to land-based animal agriculture.

As scientists’ understanding of these impacts and risks increases, regulators and farm managers

can start implementing strategies to protect their farms, and the environment they depend

on.

With passion, and a purpose of solving global challenges, Calix is developing solutions

for aquaculture that safely works to reduce the likelihood of disease, improves productivity

– and ultimately, your profitability.

REMEMBER!

Sustainable aquaculture is possible with the right mindset and innovative technologies.

A more sustainable industry means aquaculture and shrimp farming can become a more efficient

way of growing food and feed the protein needs of a growing human population.

Because as we like to say at Calix, there is only one Earth and it’s already ours.

Mars is for quitters!

Thanks for your attention.

To find out how Calix can help improve the sustainability of shrimp farming practices,

visit our website: www.calix.global.