Aquaponics Journal

On the Cover:
Right: Dillon Otten, a junior Environmental Science major, transfers a tilapia to the aquaponic system at Raup Fisheries at the beginning of a study on photoperiod effects. Left: Erin Cavagnero, a junior Environmental Science major at Allegheny College, displays a head of spring lettuce upon the completion of the photoperiod effects study.

Aquaponics at Allegheny College
Students in the Environmental Science Department at Allegheny College located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA are using aquaponic systems to address issues of environmental sustainability while fostering creativity and critical thinking through interdisciplinariy and community problem solving. Sarah Szymecki, Andrea Varrato and Thomas Eatmon explain.

Performance and Design of an Educational Aquaponics Exhibit
Todd Harmon and Laura Kleiss work with Disney’s Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives at Epcot®, Walt Disney World® Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL. In this article, they share the experience of designing and operating an educational aquaponics exhibit at “The Land” Pavilion.

Fish Biology Basics
Understanding fish biology will make you a better fish culturist. In this article, Sarah Kaatz explains the basic of fish biology.