Fisheries provide essential protein and livelihoods for billions of people worldwide. This tuna represents marine fisheries, while aquaculture - farming fish in controlled environments - is the world's fastest-growing food production sector, providing sustainable protein for growing populations.
🐟 Key Concepts
Aquaculture is fastest-growing food production sector
Fish provide high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids
Sustainable fishing prevents overexploitation
Both marine and freshwater systems are important
Aquatic Fact!
Fish farming now produces more fish for human consumption than wild capture fisheries - over 82 million tons annually!
🎯 Learning Objectives
Understanding the importance of fisheries and aquaculture for global food security and sustainable protein production.