Blue Frontiers: Managing the environmental costs of aquaculture a report

A new report published today June 21, 2011 is a comprehensive analysis of global aquaculture looking at all major species and farm production systems. The aim of this report called Blue Frontiers: Managing the environmental costs of aquaculture, is to inform the policy makers about the impacts of aquaculture on the environment and to stimulate debate.

The report was compiled for the purpose of informing and stimulating debates, discussions among the polices makers. It provides a global review and analysis of those issues for both coastal and freshwater aquaculture. These efforts can lead to a more ecologically sustainable industry an important goal, given the likely rapid growth in aquaculture production. They will also help ensure that aquaculture contributes fully to meeting our future needs for fish. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers