Aquaculture, which involves raising fish or other marine organisms like farm animals in pens or containers, is often billed as a good way to reduce stress on depleted wild fish stocks. A recent article in the journal Nature, for example, reported that aquaculture for herbivorous or omnivorous species such as carp and molluscs can greatly contribute to global fish supplies. However, the opposite is true for other types of aquaculture activity, including shrimp and salmon farming. Consumer awareness and action can help. There are several good sources of information to find out exactly what types of fisheries are the most sustainable and have the least impact on ecosystems.
Consumers have a choice.
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