News Headline

How a tiny portion of the world's oceans could meet global seafood demand

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2017-09-06

Seafood is an essential staple in the diets of people around the world. Global consumption of fish and shellfish has more than doubled over the last 50 years, and is expected to keep rising with global population growth. Many people assume that most seafood is something that we catch in the wild with lines, trawls and traps. In fact, aquaculture (aquatic farming) accounts for just over half of all the seafood consumed worldwide.

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https://phys.org/news/2017-09-tiny-portion-world-oceans-global.html