Farmed Aquatic Production Surpasses Wild Catch for First Time in 2022: UN Report

Jun 7, 2024, 07:59 PM

For the first time in history, farmed aquatic production has surpassed the catch from traditional captured fisheries, according to a report by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The report highlights that in 2022, more aquatic animals were farmed than fished, marking a significant milestone in global fish production. This shift underscores the growing importance of aquaculture in meeting the world's demand for fish and other aquatic products.