Zero-Waste Aquaponics (VIDEO) Purdue University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Purdue University has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase the production of seafood, also known as “blue food,” which is healthier and more sustainably produced than land-based foods. With the USDA funding, Purdue researchers will build a pilot-scale integrated aquaponics system on campus, where some lab-scale components already exist, to produce tilapia and lettuce. Credit Purdue Agricultural Communications Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this video in reports referencing Purdue University's aquaponics project. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.