Diamond-shaped fish cages rise from the water for cleaning at an open-ocean fish farm in Colon, Panama. This is one of many approaches to aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic organisms that ...

This remarkable process showcases dedication and ingenuity, making fish farming a truly impressive craft. Animal Fact Posted: November 24, 2024 | Last updated: November 24, 2024 ...

A new report alleges poor animal welfare conditions on fish farms in Indonesia, one of the world’s leading producers of fish products. Produced by Act for Farmed Animals (AFFA), a coalition of ...

Farmed carnivorous fish eat multiple times more weight in wild fish caught from the ocean than is obtained by farming them, says Hayek. For instance, producing a kilogram of salmon may require 4 ...

Fish farming provides safe, nutritious and sustainable seafood while minimizing the impact on our oceans. Without it, due to growing demand, limited supply and rising prices, ...

Aquaculture refers to the farming of aquatic organisms, including finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, plants, and algae for human use. It has been practiced by cultures around the globe for millennia.

But fish farming comes with — forgive the pun — some major catches. Some of the most valuable farmed species, like salmon and trout, are carnivorous and must be fed wild-caught fish when farmed.

Fish farming is one solution we can all get behind,” Aug. 23). A deep dive into some of the world’s top science journals, including Marine Mammal Science and Nature, ...

Fish farming is the fastest-growing form of food production in the world. Seafood accounts for around 17% of the world’s protein intake (in some parts of Asia and Africa, the number is nearer 50%).

Aquaculture Is Using Far More Wild Fish as Feed Than Previously Estimated The industry’s metrics “have left out large aspects of its environmental impacts, both at sea and on land.” ...

Farmed carnivorous fish eat multiple times more weight in wild fish caught from the ocean than is obtained by farming them, says Hayek. For instance, producing a kilogram of salmon may require 4 ...