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persuasion_0.pptxRunning head: RESPONSIBLE ORGANIC FISH FARMS
Topic: Responsible Organic Fish Farms
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Diagram 1
Introduction
3 billion people depend on fish for 15% of their protein diet
Fish demand is expected to increase by 10% annually
However, the levels of fish in the ocean are falling due to pollution and overfishing
Such polluted fish is harmful to our health
There is also increasing number of people eating fish
This state of affairs has inspired responsible fish farming
Continuation
Commercial fish farming has been around since 1990s
However most of it has been happening in nets still in the same seas, oceans and lakes
The problem is that the fish are grown in net and do not have space
These areas are still contaminated since they are grown in the same natural contaminated areas
Closed aquiculture environment
In this system fish are grown on land in closed tanks
It is free from contaminations and research show it has been commercially successful
It provides ideal environment for fish farming since the taps pumping water mimic natural currents in oceans
However, this system is a bit expensive since it requires sophisticated systems
Reasons for closed aquaculture
Increase in global demand for sea foods and as source of proteins
Naturals sources are no longer able to sustain the growing demand for fish
This is because of increased environmental pollution
There is also overfishing problem
Failure of open net farming to solve natural fish problems
There is serious fish decline in oceans
Advantages of this system
It is contamination free
The fish are able to grow fast because of good environment
This makes it ideal for commercial purposes
This system is sustainable
It is certain that the fish is organic
Diagram 2
Conclusion
Contamination of natural water bodies and over fishing has led to decline of natural fish
To find solution to this challenge, aquaculture has been developed
This is going to guarantee safe fish since there is no pollution
It is commercially viable due to faster growth rates
People ought to adopt this farming to meet the growing demand for seafoods
References
Sea star investment
file:///C:/Users/BENEDICT/Desktop/seastar_investment_summary-4.pdf
Treece, G. D., & Texas A & M University. (1998). Sustainable fish farming. College Station, Tex.: Sea Grant College Program, Texas A & M University
Halweil, B., Mastny, L., & Worldwatch Institute. (2008). Farming fish for the future. Washington, DC: Worldwatch Institute
