Many NGOs are against aquaculture (seafood farming). Why does WWF care about aquaculture?
Seafood is one of the healthiest and most popular sources of protein worldwide. U.S. seafood consumption reached its highest level in 2007 and consumption of seafood globally is expected to continue to rise. By volume, almost half of the seafood we eat is “wild” caught in the open water. But the other half is from aquaculture – the fastest growing food production system in the world – and aquaculture’s contribution is expected to continue to rise. Aquaculture farms can have a negative impact on the environment. For example, chemicals used at fish farms can pollute the water and diseases can spread easily from farmed to wild-caught fish. Because we are a conservation organization, we are committed to making sure aquaculture is good for people and nature. When done responsibly, aquaculture’s impact on wild fish populations, marine habitats and water quality is minimal. WWF’s work on sustainable seafood is not limited to aquaculture. We also work to improve the management of fisheries, wh
