For most of the modern history of aquaculture, only costly fish and shellfish like salmon and shrimp were harvested. But new technologies are allowing cheaper and more efficient cultivation of fish for food, and such common fish as cod are now being farmed. Seaweeds and other algae are also being grown--for food (mostly in Asia), cattle feed, fertilizer, and experimentally as a source of energy. Aquaculture is now the world's fastest-growing form of food production.
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Recent Examples on the WebThroughout its long history, the aquaculture industry has continued to evolve over time, Shambach said. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Invasive carp were introduced in the U.S. in the 1970s to control algae in aquaculture ponds. Juanpablo Ramirez-franco, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 Amy Shambach, an aquaculture specialist with Purdue University as well as the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, couldn’t agree more. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 And some North Carolinians are squeamish about aquaculture, due to bad associations with finfish farming or aesthetic concerns about cages bobbing in the water. Emily Cataneo, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2022 Kalus, for her part, pointed to things like leading on offshore wind and sustainable aquaculture. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Miller is one of several dozen lobstermen accepted into the aquaculture program. Kathy Gunst, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 As a result, aquaculture is a big part of the Belizean economy. Nydia Simone, refinery29.com, 16 June 2022 Advocates believe that oyster farming, which is generally considered a low-impact form of aquaculture, will also relieve pressure on the wild populations. Emily Cataneo, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2022 See More