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A 20-year retrospective review of global aquaculture

Rosamond L. Naylor; Ronald W. Hardy; Alejandro H. Buschmann; Simon R. Bush; Ling Cao; Dane H. Klinger; David C. Little; Jane Lubchenco; Sandra E. Shumway; Max Troell

Nature · 2021

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Summary

This 20-year retrospective review synthesises global aquaculture development across major producing regions and species, examining production growth, feed and nutrient cycling challenges, and environmental sustainability. Published in Nature by leading aquaculture researchers, the paper likely addresses the sector's role in food security whilst identifying critical sustainability constraints and innovations needed to meet future demand without compromising ecosystem integrity.

Regional applicability

United Kingdom aquaculture is primarily salmon and shellfish farming in Scotland and Wales. The review's global perspective will contextualise UK production within international trends; however, findings on feed efficiency, disease management and environmental regulation may be most directly applicable to temperate, high-income aquaculture systems similar to the UK.

Key measures

Production volumes, species diversity, geographic expansion, feed inputs, environmental footprints, and likely socio-economic and food security metrics

Outcomes reported

A retrospective synthesis of aquaculture development, challenges and opportunities across the 2000–2020 period. The review likely addresses production trends, environmental impacts, feed and nutrition issues, and pathways toward sustainability.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Aquaculture & fisheries
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Aquaculture
DOI
10.1038/s41586-021-03308-6
Catalogue ID
NRmscgt7l1-00k

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