The Environmental Impact of Aquaculture: Balancing Conservation and Aquatic Food Production

Aquaculture, the practice of cultivating fish and other aquatic organisms, has gained significant attention in recent years as a means to meet the growing demand for seafood.[ez-pause-mst 500] With over 3 billion people relying on fish as a primary source of protein, the industry has expanded rapidly to keep up with this need.[ez-pause-mst 500] However, the environmental impact of aquaculture raises concerns about its sustainability and long-term consequences.[ez-pause-mst