ABSTRACT
Throughout this book, we have discussed the importance of aquaculture in the world panorama, as well as some of its advantages and challenges compared to other animal protein production systems. Fortunately, with aquaculture being quite a new industry when compared to other productions, it has the advantage of starting its industrial age based upon the scientific breakthroughs and technological advances that other industries have already developed. In this chapter, we will cover the main technological advancements and outlooks that have been developed and which open several new avenues for sustainable aquaculture production. The chapter starts by describing what is needed to be considered a sustainable technology in the aquaculture industry, then we continue to describe the different groups of technological advancements and their current status starting with digital technologies, such as automation, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, then moving through breeding and genetics, systems technologies and infrastructure, biotechnologies, disease treatment, nutrition, management, and traceability. Finally, we close the chapter with a small reflection on the importance of research and technology as well as on the current aquaculture status and the pieces that need to be accommodated to achieve sustainable aquaculture.
