The issue of expanding commercial aquaculture out to open ocean is controversial.
The makers of this video think it is a necessity. Others don’t necessarily agree.
What do you think?
THE VIDEO
“It is estimated there will be two billion more people on the planet by mid-century. To feed this booming world population, more fish will need to be farmed than ever before. One way to increase fish production in a sustainable way is to move aquaculture operations offshore – where there is plenty of available space and strong currents flush out the pens to avoid polluting sensitive ecosystems.”
ADDITIONAL PERSPECTIVES
- The Pros And Cons Of Expanding United States Offshore Aquaculture In 2020
- Why Fish Farming is Unsustainable and Harming the Planet
- Is Farmed Fish Really the Answer?
- New study finds offshore aquaculture has low environmental impact
- Can Deepwater Aquaculture Avoid the Pitfalls of Coastal Fish Farms?
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