Aquaculture industry increasingly relies on wild fish, particularly for farmed salmon, contradicting industry claims.
A study in Science Advances reveals that the global aquaculture industry increasingly relies on wild fish, particularly for farmed salmon, affecting local fish availability. The research challenges the industry's claims about decreasing dependence on fishmeal and fish oil, asserting that the "Fish-in-Fish-out" ratio is misleading. With aquaculture expansion, the demand for wild fish is likely to rise, prompting calls for alternative feed sources to mitigate environmental impacts and improve food accessibility.
October 16, 2024
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