Jyoti Verma1*, Priyanshu Kumar2, Anamta Rizvi1, Sailendra Kumar1, Pooja Adwani2, Vishwajeet1, Jiwan Singh2
1Department of Biotechnology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow- 226025, India
2Department of Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow- 226025, India
Cite this article: Verma, J., Kumar, P., RizviA., Kumar, S., Adwani, A., Vishwajeet, Singh, J., 2025. Fisheries waste management a novel approach for technology transfer: A review. Appl. Sci. Innov. Technol. 4 (2), 37-46.
Highlights
- Fish waste is nutrient rich but imposes major challenges in its safe disposal.
- It acts as a biofertilizer, boosting soil fertility and curbing environmental harm.
- Composting and valorization cut fish waste impact and create revenue sustainability.
Abstract
Fish waste is an important waste product from the fishing or aquaculture industries. It is made up of by products such as fish heads, bones, skin, scales, viscera and blood, as well as nutrients like protein, lipids and minerals. Resources made from fish waste can be used to make variety of goods. For example, high protein content can be given to livestock and aquaculture rations as value-added products, mostly from fish heads and bones. On the other hand, fish waste is a great source of omega-3 and other necessary fatty acids that are needed to produce fish oil and other nutritional goods are derived from the fish. The biochemical content of fish waste, which includes enzymes and bioactive substances, has the potential for usage in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Using these components not only reduces environmental impact, but also produces value-added goods that help to promote sustainable waste management practices.
Keywords: Fish by products; Sustainable fisheries; Bioactive compounds; Omega-3 fatty acid extraction; Fish collagen; Fish silage
Scope: Environmental Science & Technology
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