Can Fish Be Certified Organic? Currently, California prohibits the “organic” label on fish altogether. According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, these certifications from abroad do not necessarily translate into environmentally sustainable fishing methods. Can fish farms be organic? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently proceeding with the development of organic aquaculture regulations that
Can Aquaculture Survive Without Forage Fish? A new study in Nature Sustainability shows that, by 2037, aquaculture demands could outstrip supply of so-called forage fish, or fish like anchovies and menhaden, which are often deemed too small for humans to eat. What are the disadvantages of fish farming aquaculture? Con: Lice and Bacteria Because of
Can Aquaculture Survive Without Forge Fish? Con: Lice and Bacteria Because of the large numbers of fish contained in fish farms, they can be breeding grounds for bacteria, sea lice and various diseases. If fish escape into the wild ecosystem, which is inevitable with such large numbers, these diseases may rapidly spread. Does aquaculture produce