A2Z Fisheries

Aquaculture sector facing tremendous challenges which need solution to become sustainable T he globe has a difficult food problem in trying to feed a growing population while lessening the negative environmental effects of production and distribution methods. The task of feeding a world population that is expanding at a rapid rate falls on the fisheries industry, and as demand for seafood rises globally, sustainable aquaculture production must rise as well. Currently the food business with the fastest rate of growth in the world, aquaculture supplies more than half of the world's seafood. Challenges of Aquaculture Industry: We need to practice aquaculture in a sustainable manner because it contributes significantly to our food supply. However, as the aquaculture industry grows, it also faces challenges including water scarcity, environmental deterioration, a lack of available area for aquaculture, high input costs, etc. Thus, sustainability is becoming increasingly important

Sustainable aquaculture and its potentialities in fisheries industry The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) anticipates there will be 10 billion people on Earth by 2050, which will increase demand for protein. In the near future, aquaculture production is expected to overtake wild-capture fisheries as the main source of protein for aquatic animals.  What is sustainable aquaculture? The term "sustainable aquaculture" refers to aquaculture practices that prioritize environmental, economic, and social sustainability in order to enhance capacity building and efficiently utilize land for the aquaculture industry. Despite the self-renewal of living resources, sustainability must come before resource usage. In order to guarantee the fulfillment and continuous satisfaction of human needs for both the current and future generations, sustainable development places a strong emphasis on the management and conservation of natural resources as well as the direction of institu