What is the Future of Aquaponics?

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Aquaponics is the union of hydroponics (growing plants without soil) and aquaculture (farming fish or other aquatic organisms). This combination produces both plant and fish crops with a minimal footprint. This is a perfect solution. Right? In this five-minute water short, we try to answer why we don’t see more of these aquaponic systems.

Special thanks to Dr. Lance Beecher, Aquaponics, Aquaculture and Fisheries Specialist, at Clemson University for talking with us and providing us a wonderful tour. Learn more here.

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