Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water).  The nutrient-rich aquaculture water is fed to hydroponically grown plants, increasing plant growth and naturally filtering the water.

The Ecological Engineering Student society currently manages a larger aquaponics system in our greenhouse as well as a small, portable, tabletop aquaponics system.  The systems are used to grow a variety of plants sold at EESS plant sales, as well as providing an opportunity for club members to get hands-on experience designing and maintaining aquaponics systems.

If you have any questions or want to get involved, reach out to our Aquaponics Project Manager.