Outlook for the Aquaculture Industry

The 2002 World Summit for Sustainable Development fostered renewed interest in promoting global economic development that overcomes the challenges of sustainability.


Challenges of Sustainable Development

         

World population is projected to rise 30% from 6.1 billion to 7.9 billion people by 2050; the majority of this growth will be in developing countries already challenged to provide adequate food and water

         

The United Nations is committed to halving the number of people who lack access to adequate sanitation and clean water by 2015

         

There is a globally recognized need for a more sustainable development

         

Worldwide market demand for environmentally responsible products is increasing

Industry Outlook

         

Global demand for high quality protein is rising as population and standards of living increase

         

The economic climate for exports to the U.S. and the E.U. has never been better

         

Wild fish stocks are declining due to over-fishing and loss of habitat

         

Ocean fisheries are unable to supply enough seafood to meet the current demand

The aquaculture industry today presents tremendous opportunity for astute investors and developers to profitably meet the demand for high quality protein and environmentally responsible production.

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