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Aquaculture
Aquaculture
IMPORTANCE OF AQUACULTURE
Faced with a rapidly rising world population, scientists, farmers, and policymakers are
seeking ways to meet future food demand. Interest in aquaculture production is on the
rise because wild harvest of many seafood species is currently at or above maximum
sustainable levels. Advancing the development of aquaculture presents one viable
solution to this challenge, offering a wide range of benefits, including:
NIFA’S IMPACT
NIFA supports research and technology transfer programs to provide aquaculture
professionals and consumers with necessary resources and information. Our initiatives
support efforts such as: