DRUG EFFECTS ON AQUACULTURE AND IT'S REMEDIATION

Abstract

Aquaculture plays an important role in global food production. Due to changes in human dietary habits, fish consumption has been increasing, with more people changing to a healthier diet with an appropriate nutritional profile. Aquaculture has become an important source of fish available for human consumption. In order to achieve greater productivity, intensive fish cultivation systems are employed, which can cause greater susceptibility to diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Antimicrobial substances are compounds used in livestock production with the objectives of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and treatment or prevention of diseases. It is well recognized that the issues of antimicrobial use in food animals are of global concern about its impact on food safety. In this paper we will review the effects of various drugs that are used in this specific industry on human health as well as animal health. Although the production of many lower trophic level aquaculture species might be desirable, the wisdom of farming carnivorous fish on a large scale has been called into question.

Key Words: Aquaculture, fish cultivation systems, food production, food safety