As the global population surges towards the 10 billion mark, the challenge of meeting the escalating food demands sustainably is an ever-pressing concern. In this episode of Science by the Slice, Dr. Ken Riley from NOAA Fisheries, Office of Aquaculture shares how aquaculture is a growing industry in the U.S. and many other parts of the world, to meet these needs of rising food demands. Dr. Riley shares from his vast experience, spanning industry, academia, and nonprofit work, to discuss aquaculture, where the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants could be one component to our future food security. This episode also covers the environmental implications of aquaculture, examining the challenges of working with different climate conditions and the importance of technology in improving efficiency. Listen to learn about this holistic approach to aquaculture, balancing the needs of humans with the health of marine ecosystems.

Resources:
PIE Center Aquaculture Toolkit: https://piecenter.com/aquaculture-toolkit/
NOAA Aquaculture Website: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/aquaculture
NOAA Office of Aquaculture Website: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/office-aquaculture
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Aquaculture Website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Aquaculture

Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcript

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