Published March 11, 2015

The seafood outlook shows some rough water ahead

Americans put a lot of pressure on protein production, and with chicken and beef becoming far less sustainable many consumers are beginning to turn to seafood. Unfortunately the seafood industry is facing its own challenges in dealing with climate change and supply issues.

China used to be a primary seafood exporter, but with a rising middle class they’ve begun to import more than export, and that’s a growing trend among many Asian and South American countries. Global demand is making it more difficult to buy seafood to resell.

Climate change is a hot button issue, but it’s affecting seafood production in a big way. Climate change alone could mean a loss of $17-47 billion by 2050, with new management policies and production techniques costing $30 billion a year.

The answer may lie in sustainable seafood production – that is, locally sourced seafood from specialized farms. With consumers focusing on quality and sustainability, this could be the future of seafood.

Wouldn’t it be neat to tell your customers your seafood was grown in a farm you can visit just down the road?

Read the full article here: Sea Change
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