In 2010, Americans consumed 475 million pounds of tilapia; this is four times the amount than the year previous. Experts within the growing field of tilapia fish farming tout the versatile fish’s neutral taste and inexpensive operating costs.
Concerns related to tilapia fish farms are that the food provided to the fish is often corn or soy. Also, the fish within the farms often find their way out and then become an invasive species which is incredibly difficult to eradicate.
The need for fish farming, to keep up with the ever demanding market for tilapia, is apparent. Fish farms in Honduras and Indonesia are working with organizations such as the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) to ensure sustainable farming is accomplished. The product from these farms will have the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) logo on the packaging for consumer assurance.
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