Opoku Ware School Students Build Eco-Friendly Smart Aquaponics System
Opoku Ware School has unveiled an innovative aquaponics project that merges agriculture and aquaculture, offering a greener approach to food production.
In a display of ingenuity and environmental consciousness, students from Opoku Ware School have designed and built a smart aquaponics system—an integrated farming setup where fish and plants grow in harmony. The model links aquaculture and hydroponics into one closed loop: fish provide nutrient-rich waste that feeds the plants, while the plants naturally filter the water for the fish.
Unlike traditional farming, this method drastically reduces water use, eliminates chemical fertilizers, and creates a more sustainable cycle of food production. The “smart” element comes from sensors and automated controls that regulate water quality, temperature, and nutrient levels, ensuring optimal conditions for both plants and fish.
The project was developed under the #ECSHSREChallenge, which encourages senior high school students to find creative, technology-driven solutions to real-world problems. By merging biology, engineering, and environmental science, the Opoku Ware team has demonstrated how small-scale systems like this could play a role in tackling food security challenges while protecting natural resources.
Their work stands as both a learning achievement and a potential blueprint for eco-friendly farming in resource-limited settings—proof that sustainable innovation can start right in the classroom.
