As the global population expands, humanity will need to find ways to produce a large scale of food in a sustainable manner. Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture Systems (IAAS) have the potential to produce large amounts of food in a smaller area compared to traditional agriculture. The current study introduces a Smart Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) aquaponics system, which includes a low-cost real-time water quality monitoring system, developed through the Internet of Things (IoT). The primary aim of this study is equipping the Mediterranean horticulture community with innovative tools for efficient greenhouse cultivation-year-round. It focuses on enhancing resource efficiency in greenhouses, especially by employing aquaponics methods where water nutrient-rich is transferred from aquaculture to a hydroponics unit. This approach promotes the production of a variety of aquatic animals and plant crops while reducing overall water and nutrient waste and optimizing their utilization. Enhancing fish and plant production while considerably reducing water consumption is critical for Egypt and Mediterranean countries to cope with the anticipated impacts of climate change, as well as land and water scarcity. This work is a part of the PRIMA, Programme supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Project Title `` Towards circular horticulture: closing the loop on Mediterranean greenhouses``. Grant Agreement Identification Number (1915).
Keyword: Internet of Things, cloud, mobile application, Wi-Fi module, Smart IMTA-aquaponics
Corresponding author: Ashraf M.S-A. Goda, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Egypt. Tel. +01002584764, email: goda_ashraf@yahoo.com.