Carbon Footprint of a Large Yellow Croaker Mariculture Models Based on Life-Cycle Assessment

Jingyi Liu, Feng Gui, Qian Zhou, Huiwen Cai, Kaida Xu and Sheng Zhao ()
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Jingyi Liu: National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Feng Gui: Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Qian Zhou: Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Huiwen Cai: Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Kaida Xu: Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Mariculture and Enhancement, Zhejiang Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Zhoushan 316021, China
Sheng Zhao: Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 8, 1-14

Abstract: According to the life-cycle assessment method, in this study, we took the traditional plate cage (TPC) mariculture and deep water wind wave-resistant cage (DWWWRC) mariculture of large yellow croaker in China as the research object. We counted and calculated the carbon footprint of the whole life cycle of large yellow croaker cultured in Zhoushan. By analyzing and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the two according to a perspective of carbon emissions, we found that the carbon footprint of DWWWRC was smaller than that of TPC, which is more suitable for China’s large yellow croaker mariculture. We proposed corresponding measures to reduce carbon emissions, such as using clean energy, extending cage life, and improving feed utilization. This study fills the gap in the current research direction of the carbon footprint of large yellow croaker farming in China and provides strong technical support for the sustainable development of China’s large yellow croaker cage farming industry.

Keywords: life-cycle assessment; large yellow croaker; cage mariculture; carbon footprint; sustainable environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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