Seven Seas Bulletin, January 21st 2023. Sustainable Fish Farming, W...

Farm raised fish. Photo by ESchwartz

Sustainable Fish Farming

Sustainable fish farming is a practice of raising and harvesting aquatic animals in natural or man-made environments that can be maintained without significantly impacting the environment. This method involves making sure there are enough food sources and healthy habitats to sustain the population while minimizing impacts on other species, water resources, aquaculture practices, soil health, air quality and local wildlife. It also emphasizes maintaining biodiversity as well as preventing overfishing by replenishing low populations through stocking programs. Sustainable methods ensure that sustainable fisheries remain viable for generations to come.

Fish farming in Norway. Photo by LTapsaH

The most common techniques used in sustainable fish farming include aquaculture, cage and pond culture, hatchery-raised species, and recirculating aquaculture systems. Aquaculture is the practice of growing freshwater or marine organisms for food production in a controlled environment such as tanks or ponds. Cage and pond culture are ways to raise certain species of fish by enclosing them within cages that keep predator animals out while allowing aquatic life free access to their habitat. Hatchery-raised species consist mainly of nonindigenous fishes with gentle temperaments suitable for stocking into bodies of water like lakes and rivers where they can reproduce naturally without displacing local wildlife populations from their habitats. Recirculating aquaculture systems involve using filters, biofiltration media beds, aeration devices, pumps etc., which help provide consistent levels of dissolved oxygen thus creating ideal conditions for rearing specific kinds of fishes indoors over long periods without causing any pollution to the natural environment.

Trout farm. Photo by fietzfotos

Sustainable fish farming helps maintain wild fisheries that may otherwise be devastated by human activities due its capacity to balance responsible production against conservation efforts ensuring both effective harvesting practices along with healthy habitats remain intact at all times in order avoid depleting existing stocks completely forever leading too decreased nutrition supplies worldwide amongst many other benefits.

Aquaculture fish at feeding. Photo by JJAkikawa.

Further Reading :

Feeds for Aquaculture
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/insight/feeds-aquaculture
Wild fish stocks squandered to feed farmed salmon, study finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/02/wild-fish-stocks-squandered-to-feed-farmed-salmon-study-finds
Is Aquaculture sustainable?
https://www.marineconservation.org.au/is-aquaculture-sustainable/
An answer to aquaculture's unsustainable fish feed habit?
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/answer-aquacultures-unsustainable-fish-feed-habit

Nautical Movie to Watch : Waterworld

Waterworld at Universal Studios. Photo by Wallula.

Waterworld is a 1995 cult classic film starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper and Jeanne Tripplehorn. The story takes place in an apocalyptic future where the polar ice caps have melted due to global warming, leaving most of Earth's landmass flooded with water. With no dry land left on planet earth, human civilization has taken refuge among floating cities built atop rafts and drifting ships.

The movie follows “The Mariner” (Costner), a mysterious loner who roams the waters trying to protect himself from scavenging pirates seeking control over revengeful Deacon (Hopper). His life becomes even more complex when he teams up with Helen (Tripplehorn) as they search for her daughter whom she desperately wants to reunite with; however these two heroes must face great risks before succeeding their quest such as barbarian gangs that inhabit the treacherous seas ruled by their terrifying leader known as "the Smokers".

This epic saga stands out for its spectacular visual effects depicting unimaginable aquatic landscapes full of peril which makes Waterworld an explosive action-adventure journey set against this dangerous post-apocalyptic world at sea featuring outstanding performances by all characters involved perfecting amplifying its entertainment value through larger than life captivating sequences that keep you glued from beginning till end. Ultimately it conveys important messages about environmental awareness posing sublime questions around preserving our natural resources helping us reflect how we are taking care of our planet today; making Waterworld one cinematic experience not be missed.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114898/?ref_=ttls_li_tt

Sustainable Seafood Week coming March 27th through April 2nd 2023

Dish of prawns. Photo by Shutterbug75.

"Sustainable Seafood Week in Australia is an annual campaign which champions action to protect fish and marine life. We celebrate the fisheries, retailers, chefs and restaurants in Australia that support our mission to end overfishing and ensure we have seafood forever."

https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/campaign-for-change/sustainable-seafood-week-australia

Sardines. Photo by DanaTentis.

Sustainable Seafood Recipe

Wild fish pot pie
by Guy Turland for the Marine Stewardship Council

We picked this recipe since it should go well with other sustainable white fish and not just cod, or a vegan fish substitute.

https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/sustainable-fish-seafood-recipes/recipe/wild-fish-pot-pie

Fish pie. Photo by alanbatt.

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Seven Seas Bulletin, January 21st 2023. Sustainable Fish Farming, Wild Fish Pot Pie, Waterworld Review

Sustainable Fish Farming

Recommended Reading

Nautical Movie to Watch : Waterworld

Sustainable Seafood Week coming March 27th through April 2nd 2023

Sustainable Seafood Recipe

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