Half of the fish consumed globally is now raised on farms, study finds
Monday, September 7, 2009 - 16:28
in Earth & Climate
Aquaculture, once a fledgling industry, now accounts for 50 percent of the fish consumed globally, according to a new report by an international team of researchers. And while the industry is more efficient than ever, it is also putting a significant strain on marine resources by consuming large amounts of feed made from wild fish harvested from the sea, the authors conclude.