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Note: A subscription may be needed to read the New York Times piece. A sweeping New York Times investigation has just exposed the dirty secret behind industrial fish farming: It relies on wild fish for feed. This drains ocean ecosystems, taking food and livelihoods from coastal communities, especially in West Africa. Among the report’s findings: The story anchors The Outlaw …
Inside Climate News reports on new USDA-led research finding that farmed salmon may contain significantly lower levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than previously thought. The decline is tied to a shift in salmon feed: after years of relying heavily on wild-caught forage fish, the industry has been turning to land-based ingredients like soy and corn. Laura Lee Cascada, director …
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 …
