Thursday, February 28, 2013

Fish Farming Effects on Ocean Ecosystems

Fish farming (aquaculture) practices are extremely harmful to our ocean's ecosystem.  Many people are unaware just how devastating this industry could be to our marine environments and the various organisms that live within them.  This is a great blog which explains how aquaculture is detrimental not only to the fish that are being "farmed," but to the organisms living outside the nets, in close proximity to these "farms."  My research on aquaculture has opened my eyes to the aquaculture industry and inspired me to consume "wild" caught fish whenever possible.

 
http://www.speakupforblue.com/ocean-solutions/predator-resistant-aquaculture

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