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.

Overfishing has put exorbitant stress on our oceans. But there is a solution: Aquaculture—otherwise known as fish farming—is the practice of growing and harvesting fish in a controlled, regulated and ...

With a growing population, the world is looking more and more to the ocean as a source of food. But wild stocks of fish and other seafoods are being overexploited in many areas. Now, a study from UCLA ...

Fish farms haven't always had the best reputation, but that seems to be changing fast. Many scientists and chefs believe fish farms may be the future of food due to a combination of factors, including ...

As global demand for seafood continues to surge and capture fisheries plateau, fish farming — or aquaculture — presents a promising path to achieving food security, economic growth, and a sustainable ...

Ben Belton shares a joint appointment with WorldFish as Global Lead for Social and Economic Inclusion Dave Little receives funding from, and works on a voluntary basis for, various organisations ...

In Kenya, small-scale onshore aquaculture combined with sustainable agroecology practices is boosting food security and incomes for smallholder farmers. Though most of these farms are quite small, a ...

Ghalioun Project is one of the largest fish projects in Egypt and the Middle East and Africa, but one of the largest fish farming projects all over the world. The dream of establishing the largest ...

Aquaculture - the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms - is the world's fastest-growing food production system. The sharpest growth in aquaculture is happening in Africa. Average annual growth ...