Land based fish farming will remain a niche part of the industry

In Canada fish farming (aquaculture) has established itself as a profitable industry, generating CAN$1 billion (€715 million) in revenue a year and producing about 154,000 tons of fish of which three-quarters are salmon. Even though as an industry it is very profitable, there are debates about the environmental impact of aquaculture on the marine environment as well as ecological issues. Aquaculture officials told a parliamentary committee Tuesday that land based fish farming will remain a niche part of the industry. Read more ...

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