Infrastructure for Offshore Aquaculture Farms
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Aquaculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: offshore floating fish farms; infrastructure for offshore seaweed farms
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Dear Colleagues,
The global expansion of offshore aquaculture—encompassing both seaweed cultivation and fish farming—necessitates the development of resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure to address the challenges posed by deeper waters, energetic ocean conditions, an unreliable supply of renewable energy and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue delves into the latest advancements in engineering, design, and integration strategies for offshore aquaculture systems. The primary scope of this Special Issue includes innovative floating structures, mooring systems, and net cage designs tailored to open-ocean environments; the adoption of digital twins and autonomous monitoring technologies to enhance operational efficiency and structural integrity; and the exploration of co-location opportunities with offshore renewable energy installations, such as wind farms, to optimize spatial utilization and reduce costs. Additionally, this Special Issue examines the role of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems in promoting ecological balance and nutrient recycling, as well as the potential ability of marine permaculture techniques to restore and sustain marine ecosystems. Through a compilation of research articles, case studies, and reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the infrastructural innovations driving the sustainable growth of offshore seaweed and fish farming industries.
Prof. Dr. Chien Ming Wang
Dr. Wenhua Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- offshore aquaculture
- seaweed farming
- fish farming
- aquaculture infrastructure
- digital twins
- autonomous monitoring
- integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA)
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