2022 marked the first year aquatic animals were farmed more than fished globally, according to the UN FAO.
The UN reports that for the first time, aquatic animals were farmed more than fished in 2022. The global total volume of fish, shrimp, clams, and other aquatic animals harvested from farming exceeded the amount caught in the wild from the world's waters in 2022, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This milestone highlights the increasing importance of aquaculture in meeting global food needs, as well as its potential to contribute to sustainable food production systems.
June 07, 2024
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