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Aquaponics

Season 3 Episode 6 | 26m 40s

Climate change and increasing human population density have put pressure on natural ecosystems in Virginia. The burgeoning field of aquaponics aims to create sustainable and local sources of protein and to mitigate these environmental damages. Aquaponics (aquaculture + hydroponics) creates a virtuous, mutually beneficial cycle between raising fish and growing plants.

Aired: 09/28/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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