The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report 2022 states aquaculture has great potential to feed and nourish the world’s growing population, as long as this growth is sustainable. In 2020, global aquaculture production reached a record 122.6 million tonnes (USD 281.5 billion). This represents a record 49.2% of global production of aquatic animals. Globally aquatic foods provided about 17% of animal proteins and 7% percent of all proteins in 2019, and for 3.3 billion people, aquatic foods provide at least 20% of the average per capita intake of animal protein.
In the UK the Government Food Strategy published in June 2002 backed seafood as a "potentially lower-carbon and healthy source of protein which can grow sustainably to fulfil its potential within the food sector.”
This meeting will look at how aquaculture can help support a more resilient, sustainable, healthier, and affordable food system in the UK, and the UK's current reliance on aquaculture.
Event Programme
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Heather Jones, Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre.
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Joe Cooper, Seafish
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Dave Little, University of Stirling.
How to register
To register for this event please email Karen Green, Industry Issues and Communications (link opens in a new window).
Further information
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Seafood Issues Groups
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