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Reducing the amount of fish meal and fish oil will “safeguard” the future of the aquaculture industry, study says

Deakin University researchers consider that reducing the amount of marine-derived natural resources such as fish meal and fish oil in the diet of farmed Atlantic salmon, may assured the budding growth of the aquaculture industry in the coming decades.

According to the study, consumers are demanding more and more Atlantic salmon and how the distribution will succeed may be determined by how "wisely" fish meal and fish oil are used. Journal Nature Food has published Deakin University study.

To clarify, the researchers from Deakin's School of Life and Environmental Sciences have used predictive modeling to forecast industry growth. Based on different dietary formulations in feeds for Atlantic salmon.

Also, they keep an eye on the nutritional value of the fish. For example, the nutritional value of the fish, particularly on levels of omega-3 fatty acids. These components guard against heart attack and stroke. Also, they are tied to a lower risk of Type 2 Diabetes, macular degeneration, and Alzheimer's disease.

Regarding all this, Associate Professor David Francis explained: "The continued development and adoption of novel raw materials will further decrease the current reliance on finite marine resources. We envisage that this study will progress the conversation on balancing the development of the aquaculture industry with the conservation of fisheries."