TY - JOUR
T1 - Potential of Ecklonia maxima as a feed supplement in aquafeed
T2 - a review
AU - Ngoepe, Tlou Kevin
AU - Okpeku, Moses
AU - Mbokane, Esau Matthews
AU - Madibana, Molatelo Junior
AU - Maulu, Sahya
AU - Mphalo, Selaelo Jaqueline
AU - Nemakhavhani, Ronewa Lieborn
AU - Ndlela, Sithembile Zenith
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2024/12/5
Y1 - 2024/12/5
N2 - This review examines the potential of Ecklonia maxima, a brown seaweed, as a sustainable feed supplement in aquaculture. With the industry facing pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices, E. maxima offers promise due to its bioactive compounds that promote growth and health in aquatic organisms. Studies have shown that dietary supplementation with E. maxima improves fish growth rates, feed conversion efficiency, and nutrient retention. The seaweed’s bioactive compounds, including phlorotannins and fucoidans, enhance digestibility, modulate gut health, and stimulate immune responses. This review assesses the impact of E. maxima supplementation on fish growth performance and feed utilization, considering factors like dietary inclusion levels and species-specific responses. Findings suggest that E. maxima supplementation positively influences growth parameters and feed efficiency in various fish species, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional feed additives. However, further research is needed to optimize supplementation protocols and elucidate underlying mechanisms. Leveraging marine resources can help the industry adopt more environmentally responsible practices while ensuring continued growth and prosperity. Overall, this review emphasizes the significance of E. maxima as a sustainable feed supplement in aquaculture, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where the region’s particular environmental challenges must be addressed while production is increased due to the growing demand for fish farming.
AB - This review examines the potential of Ecklonia maxima, a brown seaweed, as a sustainable feed supplement in aquaculture. With the industry facing pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices, E. maxima offers promise due to its bioactive compounds that promote growth and health in aquatic organisms. Studies have shown that dietary supplementation with E. maxima improves fish growth rates, feed conversion efficiency, and nutrient retention. The seaweed’s bioactive compounds, including phlorotannins and fucoidans, enhance digestibility, modulate gut health, and stimulate immune responses. This review assesses the impact of E. maxima supplementation on fish growth performance and feed utilization, considering factors like dietary inclusion levels and species-specific responses. Findings suggest that E. maxima supplementation positively influences growth parameters and feed efficiency in various fish species, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional feed additives. However, further research is needed to optimize supplementation protocols and elucidate underlying mechanisms. Leveraging marine resources can help the industry adopt more environmentally responsible practices while ensuring continued growth and prosperity. Overall, this review emphasizes the significance of E. maxima as a sustainable feed supplement in aquaculture, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where the region’s particular environmental challenges must be addressed while production is increased due to the growing demand for fish farming.
KW - Aquaculture
KW - aquaculture
KW - Biotechnology
KW - Ecklonia maxima
KW - feed utilization
KW - fish growth
KW - Fisheries & Related Industries
KW - sustainable feed supplement
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UR - https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/context/bms-research/article/3235/viewcontent/Potential_of_Ecklonia_maxima_as_a_feed_supplement_in_aquafeed_a_review.pdf
U2 - 10.1080/23311932.2024.2435586
DO - 10.1080/23311932.2024.2435586
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85211630314
SN - 2331-1932
VL - 10
JO - Cogent Food and Agriculture
JF - Cogent Food and Agriculture
IS - 1
M1 - 2435586
ER -