Reimagining aquaculture in the Global South.

Abstract

Aquaculture has existed for millennia, reaching industrial scales in recent decades, and will play an increasingly important role in feeding the world (1–6). As this industry grows, we must ensure that it is ecologically and socially sustainable. However, the current production process for the food given to farmed fish still threatens coastal ecosystems and the livelihoods of local fishers, especially in the Global South (2–7). Before aquaculture is scaled up further, its global environmental and socioeconomic footprint should be carefully reimagined.