Aquaculture is playing a critical role in global food production, but innovation and equity are required to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth, according to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu. On the opening day of the Global Conference on Aquaculture Millenium+20 in Shanghai, the Director-General highlighted aquaculture as the fastest growing agri-food sector globally saying there is huge potential for further expansion in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Aquaculture is key to meet increasing food demand - FAO. (2021, September 27). Business Mirror, p. A7.