Many critics say that fish farms mainly sell their output to wealthy countries and don’t provide much benefit to poor people in producing countries. Three aquaculture experts show why this view is wrong.
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Hydroponics and aquaponics are already being used by the agriculture industry – is it time urban farmers got on board?
Blockchain is now helping to bring much-needed transparency to the global tuna industry, which has been prone to corruption, human slavery and unsustainable fishing practices.
Trump administration rollbacks dominated news about the environment in 2017 – but beyond Washington D.C., many researchers are developing innovative visions for a greener future.
In an extract from his new book, Tim Flannery explains how giant kelp farms could suck carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the ocean’s depths, while encouraging species like fish and oysters.
In light of World Oceans Day, it’s important to note the important role aquaculture can have on the continent.
Over-consumption of food is bad for the planet and unhealthy for humans.
Recently revised guidelines on mercury in seafood suggest cutting bait on some fish but making sure you eat other types. Then there are omega-3s to consider. Here are some tips to help you choose.
The four scenarios in the WEF’s 2017 food report paint a bleak picture. But there are better ways.
Reflections on World Wetland Day on how this precious resource can be used sustainably to reduce rural poverty, improve food security and strengthen livelihood in the face of climate change.
Aquaculture development needs to be able to trust the science, and the science needs to be delivered in a timely way if we hope to ensure long-term sustainability of this industry.
Urban farms might be trendy, but they won’t replace rural agriculture anytime soon.
Turns out that growing food hooked up to fish tanks is actually a pretty good idea.
There has been mounting excitement in recent years around the potential for improving treatments by giving people medicines at the right time of day. Turns out it works for fish too.
Octopuses grow quickly, have lots of tasty flesh and are found all over the world. As the world’s supply of fish diminishes while the number of humans keeps increasing, it seems these creatures would make…
Global fish production will need to increase by 3.4% to be able to meet dietary demands of people in 2050. With the effects…
New research has shown that garlic supplements in the diets of fish can keep fanged parasites at bay. Parasites can endanger…
The amount of aquaculture produce worldwide - including farmed fish and shellfish - has now overtaken global beef production, by 64m tonnes to 57m tonnes. Perhaps more remarkably, we are on course to harvest…
Top contributors
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Professor of Aquatic Resources Development, University of Stirling
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Honorary fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Computer Science, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Food Policy, City, University of London
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Honorary Research Fellow, Scottish Association for Marine Science
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Professor, University of Tasmania
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Senior Principal Research Scientist - Oceans and Atmosphere, CSIRO
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Chief Research Scientist, Food Systems and the Environment, CSIRO
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Project Researcher, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography, University of Salford
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Head Scientist, Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO - CSIC)
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Professor Emeritus of Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan
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Impact Fellow, University of Stirling
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Professor of Biology and a marine plant biologist, University of Cape Town
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Associate Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
