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Scientific breakthrough shows promise for disease-resistant tilapia
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The possibility of breeding tilapia that are resistant to tilapia lake virus (TiLV) is one step closer, thanks to a genomic research breakthrough. Nile tilapia is one…
• 21 Jul 2021
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Five actions to strengthen the contribution of fish to food systems in Zambia
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Landlocked Zambia is rich in aquatic resources in the form of rivers, lakes and wetlands and has potential to be the fish basket for southern Africa. The country’s…
• 21 Jul 2021
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Putting youth at the heart of aquatic food system transformations
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Young people today step into the world at a critical crossroads for our food systems. At present, the production, processing, distribution, consumption and disposal of…
• 13 Jul 2021
Read MoreBig Facts on Aquatic Foods
800
million number of people around the world who depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
204
million tons - the volume of aquatic food production by 2030.
60
million - number of people engaged in the primary sector of fisheries and aquaculture in 2018.
24
trillion - the value of the ocean economy, including fisheries, shipping lanes and tourism.
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