With the world’s population on course to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the global demand for protein is expected to grow by 40%. One way to meet our protein needs is to sustainably maintain both wild ...

Fish farms inevitably alter coastal landscapes, but operators can choose design solutions that balance production needs with preserving the outlook. Finally, competition for resources and space can ...

THE RUGGED, chilly coast of northern Norway, beyond the Arctic Circle, is not usually thought of as prime agricultural land. But far down a dead-end road on the shores of Skjerstad Fjord sits Salten ...

“This is St. Peter’s fish, the fish Jesus fed the multitudes,” he says, his raspy voice resonating like a preacher’s. Unlike Jesus, however, Martin does not give his fish away. Each day he sells ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. In Kenya, small-scale onshore aquaculture combined with sustainable agroecology practices is boosting food security and incomes for smallholder ...

A tidal wave of interest is building in farming the seas. It’s part of a global rush to exploit oceanic resources that’s been dubbed the “blue acceleration.” Optimistic projections say that smart ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A recent investigative report claims to reveal for the first time the poor conditions, including mistreatment of fish, in some Indonesian fish ...