Insect feed in sustainable crustacean aquaculture

Aquaculture is a growing global food production sector that aims to meet the increasing demand for dietary protein. Crustaceans are an important and predominantly high-priced aquaculture segment could support transfer of sustainable new technologies other sectors. Areas interest include disease management compound feeds, both which have potential improve profitability sustainability aquaculture. Modern feeds largely composed fishmeal and/or terrestrial plant materials, unsustainable, leading depletion finite resources. Insects promising protein-rich alternative can reduce environmental footprint aquafeeds crustacean First research data shown insect meal has favourable nutritional composition with positive health effects, environmentally strong economic potential, particularly supporting circular economy by valorising otherwise unused side-streams. In this article, we discuss current state highlight benefits compared today’s in terms growth-promoting properties as well benefits. We then consider molecular mechanisms confer immunity resistance show how thus consumer health. Next, assess farming, legal framework insect-based acceptance issues. Lastly, identify gaps, socioeconomic considerations market.