<p style="text-align:justify">This book presents an insightful overview of <strong>non-conventional aquaculture practices</strong>, focusing on diversified systems that extend beyond traditional fish farming. Designed for aquaculture students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy planners, it promotes sustainability through <strong>livelihood diversification</strong>, <strong>integrated systems</strong>, and <strong>climate-resilient technologies</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The text explores a wide spectrum of <strong>emerging aquaculture technologies</strong> including <strong>pearl farming, ornamental fish culture, seaweed farming, aquaponics, IMTA (Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture)</strong>, and the <strong>cultivation of microalgae and aquatic medicinal plants</strong>. Each chapter details <strong>biological foundations</strong>, <strong>system designs</strong>, <strong>value addition techniques</strong>, and <strong>economic viability</strong>, supported by <strong>Indian case studies and regional practices</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The book also emphasizes <strong>government initiatives</strong>, <strong>policy support</strong>, <strong>entrepreneurship models</strong>, and the integration of <strong>technology (AI, IoT)</strong> in making these systems scalable and sustainable. It aims to inspire innovation and practical implementation to support <strong>India&rsquo;s Blue Economy and Circular Bioeconomy</strong>.</p>

Ashfauq Farooq Aga: Assistant Professor/ Scientist (Aquaculture Engineering), Faculty of Fisheries Engineering, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST –K) Shalimar.

<p>1.&nbsp;Concept and Scope of Non-Conventional Aquaculture</p> <p>2.&nbsp;Site Selection, Design and Water Quality for Diversified Systems</p> <p>3.&nbsp;Pearl Culture Technology</p> <p>4.&nbsp;Freshwater Pearl Farming in India</p> <p>5.&nbsp;Ornamental Fish Culture</p> <p>6.&nbsp;Seaweed Farming</p> <p>7.&nbsp;Seaweed Farming in Indian Coastal Regions</p> <p>8.&nbsp;Microalgae and Spirulina Production</p> <p>9.&nbsp;Aquaponics &ndash; Integration of Fish and Hydroponics</p> <p>10.&nbsp;Backyard Aquaponics and Urban Farming</p> <p>11.&nbsp;Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA)</p> <p>12.&nbsp;Duckweed and Azolla Cultivation for Feed Production</p> <p>13.&nbsp;Aquatic Medicinal Plants and Wetland-Based Farming</p> <p>14.&nbsp;Post-Harvest Handling and Value Addition in Diversified Farming</p> <p>15.&nbsp;Policy, Entrepreneurship and Future Trends in Diversified Aquaculture</p>