Benefits of Aquaculture

Aquaculture, also known as fish farming, is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms such as fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for food and recreational activities. Aquaculture has various benefits that include increased production of food, improved quality and quantity of food, improved water quality, and reduction in the depletion of natural resources. It also has potential to create jobs and provide economic benefits to fishing communities. Aquaculture can be an important strategy for supporting food security, in particular for small-scale farmers, and is also a renewable way to grow seafood in a sustainable manner.