5. Land, ho! Land-based aquaculture, or recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), was recognized this year as a solution for the future. In October, Seafood Watch gave three farms (one in Canada, one in the United States, and one in Denmark) a “best choice” for their farmed salmon, perhaps the most crucial species for the industry as it has been a target for environmental activists for years. A feature story we ran in July took an in-depth look at the evolving technology and a market that’s eager for high-quality fish raised on land.
December 30, 2014
