Published 27 July 2023

Farming underwater

The future of farming is looking at every option – so how about farming underwater? There are less fish in the sea today, how can we use new farming ideas to make sure that there is enough to eat…and to protect the water habitats better?'

Deep beneath the waves, there's a fascinating world of farming called "aquaponics!"

It's like a secret garden underwater. In this amazing way of farming, farmers grow both plants and raise fish together in big tanks.

How does it work?

Well, the fish provide food for the plants by releasing their "fishy waste," which is like superfood for the plants.

The plants then clean the water for the fish by absorbing all the nutrients from the waste. It's like a fantastic teamwork between the fish and the plants!

Farmers take great care of their fishy friends and make sure they have a happy and healthy home. And guess what? We get to enjoy both the fresh and delicious fish and the yummy veggies grown underwater!

Farming underwater is a fantastic adventure, and it shows us that with creativity and care, we can grow food in the most unexpected places!

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