Ocean Aquaculture

Ocean aquaculture, also known as marine farming, involves cultivating marine organisms like fish, shellfish, and seaweeds in ocean environments or controlled marine facilities. It aims to sustainably produce seafood by providing an alternative to wild fishing, helping meet global demand. The process includes breeding, rearing, and harvesting marine species in tanks or net pens submerged in open water. Benefits include reduced pressure on wild stocks and local economic growth. However, challenges like environmental impacts and disease management require careful regulation and technology to ensure sustainable and responsible ocean farming.