Aquaculture Tailwater Treatment: Theoretical Foundations and Applied Techniques
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Agriculture and Aquaculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: facility fishery; pond culture; smart aquaculture; fish physiology; fish ecology; environmental stress; aquaculture engineering; ecological aquaculture capacity; water environmental protection
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Dear Colleagues,
The strategic implementation of water utilization has substantially advanced the green and sustainable development of aquaculture, securing a globally resilient supply of blue food. Aquaculture tailwater, defined as effluent discharged from aquaculture operations, contains a considerable amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic waste materials. Untreated aquaculture tailwater poses significant risks of environmental pollution, particularly through eutrophication and ecological degradation. Research on treatments for aquaculture tailwater and aquatic environmental protection has garnered consistent attention from the global scientific community and aquaculture industry in recent years.
The morphological changes, migration pathways, and degradation kinetic processes of substances (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter) in aquaculture tailwater have been gradually identified. The diversity, functional gene expression, and environmental adaptability of microbial communities in tailwater treatment systems have been comprehensively analyzed. The mechanisms of multi-media collaborative purification in ecosystems like constructed wetlands have been explored. Mechanisms underlying the synergistic purification by integrated media components in constructed wetlands for treating aquaculture tailwater have been investigated. Researchers continue to develop novel processes, advanced materials, and innovative bioreactors for nitrogen and phosphorus removal through practical applications. Scientists and engineers have integrated and developed diversified tailwater treatment models tailored for both pond aquaculture and intensive aquaculture systems.
The convergence of biotechnology, engineering science, and information science has propelled breakthroughs in efficient aquaculture tailwater treatment systems integrating genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and mechanical equipment. Ecologically optimized aquaculture tailwater treatment technologies demonstrate enhanced compatibility with diversified aquaculture models.
This Special Issue of Water invites submissions comprising original research and critical reviews addressing the fundamental science and applied technologies of aquaculture tailwater treatment. The scope of this Special Issue includes but is not limited to aquaculture effluent discharge patterns and characteristics; comprehensive mechanisms of nitrogen and phosphorus removal technologies; novel reactor design and advanced materials; the development of high-efficiency, low-consumption tailwater treatment technologies; resource-oriented utilization technologies and pathways for effluent recycling; intelligent management systems for tailwater treatment; and the system integration and regional adaptability of treatment technologies.
Prof. Dr. Dapeng Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquaculture effluent
- tailwater treatment technology
- aquatic environmental protection
- nitrogen and phosphorus removal
- waste resource utilization
- environmental microbiology
- intelligent equipment
- sustainable aquaculture
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