The increasing commercial value of holothurians has triggered considerable scientific interest. The aim of the study was to investigate Holothuria (Roweothuria) poli populations and sediment characteristics in two contrasting coastal areas in the same geographic region. The first (S1) consists of an exposed sandy, low organic material and well-oxygenated seabed. The other (S2) is sheltered, with a silty sediment, high labile o...

In addition to food supply, there is a growing recognition of the wider ecosystem benefits of Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems in coastal waters, including regulating services such as carbon sequestration and nutrient remediation. The water trophic status and the co-cultured species combinations affect IMTA productivity. In this study, we examined the ability of different combinations of IMTA organisms to rem...

Integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) is an innovative mariculture methodology that reduces the environmental footprint and increases the profitability of the farm. It combines the cultivation of species belonging to different trophic levels, simulating a natural food web. In this study, five Mediterranean species were co-cultured in three operating fish farms in the Aegean (E. Mediterranean) Sea with different trophic co...

Marine aquaculture is the most promising industry for ensuring future provision of seafood. Yet, the worldwide growth and expansion of this industry have been slower than expected, calling for the identification of environmentally suitable sites while accounting for all factors that could constrain or benefit its establishment. Here, we determine the main obstacles and risks hindering the growth and expansion of marine aquacul...