Organic Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector. But marine fish farming has been heavily criticized for its environmental impacts, including pollution from fish waste and uneaten food, escapees, chemicals to control disease and parasites, and ecological impacts of sourcing raw materials from the sea to produce fish. We need to take organic aquaculture seriously and be fully committed to finding solutions. Organic aquaculture will offer many exciting opportunities, provided there is a willingness to promote its produce. Fish farmers need to be more open to organic principles, while those involved in promoting and regulating organic food need to understand the fundamental differences and characteristics of farming in water.