I've never set my eyes on the world famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, Japan - but it must be an incredible sight with an estimated 2000 tons of seafood handled here per day.
Increasing world fish consumption (shown below) has had a number of side-effects on the fish industry including the most direct: less wild fish
Wild fish are in highest demand as they are naturally healthier with less chemicals and pollutant byproducts found in their bodies.
Wild fish catching has leveled off in the past decade with lower yields from these regions, while aquaculture (or fish farming) is increasing. Currently the growth rate of freshwater aquaculture is >10% per year in the last decade.
Wild fish catching has leveled off in the past decade with lower yields from these regions, while aquaculture (or fish farming) is increasing. Currently the growth rate of freshwater aquaculture is >10% per year in the last decade.
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