Advances in Sturgeon Nutrition for Sustainable Aquaculture

Sturgeon aquaculture is one of the rapidly advancing sectors globally. For sustainable production and growth, it is essential to understand the nutritional requirements. This review presents ancient knowledge and recent advances on the dietary requirements of sturgeon. It aims to critically evaluate the progress and innovations over the past 25 years. The review synthesizes key findings from published papers and journals, highlighting sturgeon dietary requirements, alternative feed ingredients, commercial and functional feeds, and feeding strategies crucial to achieving economic viability and sustainability in sturgeon farming. It showcases the transition from fishmeal diets to alternative protein diets, aiming to minimize environmental impact and improve economic viability. It also discusses the integration of sustainable frameworks, such as the circular economy, One Health, and AI technology. Some research gaps include species-specific nutritional requirements, digestibility studies, the long-term impact of alternative protein diets, and the integration of AI technologies to optimize the sustainability and productivity of sturgeon aquaculture.