As the demand for food security continues to escalate worldwide, rates of wild marine life have continued to decline exponentially. In response to these environmental concerns, many commercially run fishing companies have resorted to aquaculture farming practices. Aquaculture is the cultivation and production of marine life, and plants. This fishing practice has recently been used to meet the global demand for seafood distribution (The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2016. Contributing to food security and nutrition for all., 2017), which is on the rise as global population increases. On the other hand, there are many controversies surrounding aquaculture concerning sustainability, limited standardization of farming practices, and prevalent …show more content…
One that does not rely on the further diminished of wild marine species to sustain the supply and production of cultivated marine life. Hence, the potential to produce supplies relevant to the restoration of endangered marine life. There are many controversies surrounding aquaculture and the commercial standards of quality control currently in place, need to be addressed to ensure a sustainable product for the future. Therefore, ensuring the global demand for food security demands are met, and no further contamination of aquatic ecosystems are put at risk. References Aquaculture in Western Australia Statement of Commitment August 2015. (2015) (1st ed.). Western Australia. Retrieved from http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Documents/Aquaculture/aquaculture_statement_of_commitment.pdf Australian Government, Department of Environment and Energy. (2009). Marine turtles in Australia. Australia: Australian Government, Department of Environment and Energy. Béné, C., Arthur, R., Norbury, H., Allison, E., Beveridge, M., & Bush, S. et al.