Exploring Aquaculture: Sustainable Farming of Fish and Shellfish

Aquaculture is the farming of plants and animals in water, rather than on land.

It includes a wide variety of plants and animals in both fresh water and salt water, and can be done indoors or outdoors.

Aquaculture has been practiced for thousands of years, with the goal of improving methods to meet the global demand for seafood.

🌊 Aquaculture helps meet the demand for food and promotes sustainability by growing various animals and plants.

🐟 It can be used to farm species for human consumption, like catfish, salmon, oysters, mussels, and kelp.

🌱 Aquaculture also serves to support wild animal populations, clean up the environment, and supply the aquarium fish and bait markets.

🌊 Aquaculture is the practice of growing marine and freshwater organisms, including seaweed like kelp.

📚 Maine Sea Grant and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension are reliable sources for information on aquaculture.

📧 They can be contacted through their websites, phone calls, or emails.