The Global Sustainable Aquaculture Roadmap: Pathways for Systemic Change

Demand for blue foods is growing, and much of that demand will be met through aquaculture production. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aquaculture is “the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, algae and aquatic plants”.

The FAO anticipates that aquaculture will continue to drive growth in global fish production, accounting for 106 million metric tonnes in 2030, yet, like all food systems, aquaculture presents both opportunities and challenges. Some current aquaculture practices are negatively affecting habitats and communities. It is crucial to ensure that as aquaculture grows, it does so sustainably.