On AlterNet: aquaculture

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "aquaculture"

Can Ocean Farms Actually Be More Sustainable Than Even the Most Environmentally Sensitive Traditional Farms?

Brendan Smith, AlterNet. November 30, 2011.

We know that big aquaculture operations can be a disaster, but small seaweed and shellfish operations offer a greener and cleaner solution.

The Dirty Truth Behind America's Obsession With Shrimp

Kennedy Warne, Island Press. April 1, 2011.

Most Americans don't know the ugly backstory of the shrimp on their plates: destroyed mangrove forests, toxic sludge, and displaced lives.

Shrimp's Dirty Secrets: Why America's Favorite Seafood Is a Health and Environmental Nightmare

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. January 25, 2010.

The environmental impact of shrimp can be horrific. But most Americans don't know where their shrimp comes from or what's in it.

How Farm-Raised Salmon Are Turning Our Oceans Into Dangerous and Polluted Feedlots

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. September 2, 2009.

"Farm-raised salmon" sounds nice and sustainable, but they've become harbingers of disease, contaminating the oceans with antibiotics and toxic chemicals.