TED Community » Andrew Cole

Fisheries, Science, and working with children.

Fish, aquariums, fisheries, oceans, cichlids, science, philosophy, fishing (any kind), working with children

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A reply on Conversation: Where applicable,substitute insect proteins for otherwise marketable fishery based proteins in modern aquaculture systems.

Sep 1 2011: Yes, I did read that article and while it has become trendy for HUMANS to consume insect the transition as feed for aquacultured fishes (which naturally eat them) has yet to have happened. Part of this is the fact that though oked for human consumption, insects are not cleared as animal protein in any feeds for animals to be consumed by humans.

You are right, 80% of the world (myself included) have consumed insects. I simply hope for this similar trend to convey into aquaculture.
A reply on Conversation: Where applicable,substitute insect proteins for otherwise marketable fishery based proteins in modern aquaculture systems.

Sep 1 2011: This is certainly a topic that would take some deliberation and termites may be a great choice. However I would suggest that making use of the plethora of insects already cultivated for feed for aquarium fishes and reptiles would be more apt to a commercial level application. I would just want to put in my research to make sure the insect of choice supplied the fishes with the appropriate ammino acids to increase yield.

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