Author: James Richens

Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic animals and plants in the sea or inland waters, ­­has a crucial role in meeting the challenge of how to feed a growing population while reducing the environmental impacts of food production, experts say. It can also create jobs and improve security of food supplies at a time of great economic uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.Image: Channels: EnvironmentTags: sustainable fisheriesaquacultureFAOHigh Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economyfarmed salmonSalMarVeramarisChanging MarketsShiok MeatsNordic Aquafarms

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