Tilapia was fit for the pharoahs back in their day, and now it's the world's second-most cultured fish and the fourth most consumed seafood species in the United States. And while concerns from nutritionists - due to a study from 2008 which equates eating tilapia with eating bacon - have arisen as the fish has gained contemporary popularity, tilapia continues to sway markets and spur aquaculture endeavors. Explore the basics about this tenured species with the infographic below:
