Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) provide sustainable, closed-loop solution to help address growing global demand for fish protein
Schaffhausen, Switzerland – April 10, 2014 – Through its work in aquaponics, Pentair is helping a new industry bring healthy food to developing countries, arid climates and space-challenged urban centers. With the world’s demographics rapidly changing, fish farming is expanding to meet the growing population’s increased need for additional protein sources. It is anticipated that more than half of the world’s seafood supply in the next decade will come from farmed fish.*
“The world’s population – and more specifically the middle class population – is growing, and with it, the demand for fish protein is quickly surpassing sustainable natural fish production. Aquaponics has the potential to help meet the demand, while reducing pressure on fish populations in the wild,” says Randall J. Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Pentair. “Our expertise in water systems and solutions allows us to re-imagine fish farming in a sustainable way that provides a real commercial option to help solve this growing food dilemma, and potentially support urban growth and renewal.”…
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