How Fishmeal for Aquaculture and Livestock Depletes Forage Fish

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A new Sentient Media explainer examines the environmental impacts of turning wild forage fish like anchovies, sardines and menhaden into fishmeal for aquaculture and livestock feed. More than 18 million tons of wild-caught fish were processed into fishmeal and fish oil in 2024, with industrial aquaculture consuming more than 90% of the world’s fishmeal. The article looks at what removing …