Smart Aquaculture Technology: Building Climate Resilience and Food Security in the Agrifood Supply Chain
Ikape Simon I.
Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Goma Ruth P.
Plymouth Business School, Plymouth University, United Kingdom.
Lise Hunter
Plymouth Business School, Plymouth University, United Kingdom.
Ed-Idoko John O. *
Department Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, (Joseph Tarka University, Makurdi), Nigeria.
Christiana O. N.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, (Joseph Tarka University Makurdi), Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This paper examines the impacts of climate change on fish production within the agrifood supply chain and its implications for food security. It reviews smart aquaculture technologies as key adaptation and mitigation strategies for sustainable fish production and resilient food security. Adaptation measures include data-driven tools for site and species selection, as well as automated monitoring systems and predictive models that enable proactive risk management under climate variability. Mitigation strategies focus on reducing the sector’s carbon footprint through optimized feed utilization, waste reduction, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Findings suggest that smart aquaculture not only strengthens production efficiency and reduces environmental impacts but also enhances agrifood supply chain resilience by stabilizing fish supply, improving resource use across value chain logistics, and supporting reliable market distribution. By harnessing smart technologies, the aquaculture sector can adapt to climate change, mitigate environmental pressures, and ensure a resilient agrifood supply chain that underpins sustainable fish production and long-term food security.
Keywords: Smart aquaculture, sustainable fish production, climate change, food security, agrifood supply chain