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Summary

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Fish waste, a significant global issue, can be transformed into valuable products like collagen and bioactive peptides. This approach supports a circular bioeconomy and offers socio-economic benefits.

Keywords:

bioactive peptides chitin collagen enzymes fish byproduct valorization fish waste marine sustainable sources oil

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Marine Biology
Biotechnology
Waste Management

Background:

Global population growth and industrialization have increased fisheries and aquaculture production.
This has led to a substantial rise in fish waste, estimated at two-thirds of total production, posing economic and environmental challenges.
Disposal and recycling of fish waste are critical issues, especially with the growing emphasis on the circular economy.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significant socio-economic potential of fish waste.
To review valuable compounds derived from fish byproducts.
To explore applications of these compounds in various sectors.

Main Methods:

Literature review on fish waste valorization.
Identification of high-value compounds from fish byproducts.
Analysis of potential applications for these compounds.

Main Results:

Fish waste contains valuable compounds such as collagen, enzymes, and bioactive peptides.
These compounds have diverse applications across multiple industries.
Valorization of fish waste aligns with circular economy principles for a sustainable bioeconomy.

Conclusions:

Fish waste represents a valuable, underutilized marine resource.
Transforming fish waste into high-value products offers economic and environmental benefits.
This strategy contributes to a circular bioeconomy by maximizing resource utilization.