Growfish

Over the last *0 years, ecological aquaculture practitioners have thoroughly demonstrated "proof of principle" in designing, engineering, and implementing models of aquaculture ecosystems suitable for diverse natural and social ecosystems. These sustainable, ecological aquaculture systems (SEAS) demonstrate innovations in the integration of mariculture and marine ecosystems, combined aquaculture, agriculture and restoration, and incorporate advances in input- and output management, solar, water and wind energy. Fish are the world's most important source of animal protein, especially for the poor, and demands for fish proteins are increasing **0 fold rapidly. Fish contribute more animal protein for human consumption than beef and poultry combined. The coastal economies of all nations are dependent on fishery products. An estimated *5 million people are employed directly in fishing, and millions more work in marketing, processing, and other associated manufacturing activities. Market Overview - THE WORLD STATE OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE ***3 Global Fishing business value is US$**7.5 billion. Global production is around **4 million tonnes per annum. In the last 3 decades, world fish production on aquaculture has expanded *2 times, at an average of 8.8% per annum. It has been estimated that to maintain the current level per capita consumption, by ***0 the world requires another *6 million tonnes of aquatic animal food which aquaculture will have to provide. By ***8 farmed fish is expected to exceed captured fish for human consumption for the first time