NPR takes in-depth look at pangasius farming

With the U.N. saying there will be 9 billion people on the planet by mid-century, one big question comes to mind: How are we going to feed them?

One answer: Fish.

Fish are one of the most environmentally friendly sources of animal protein. But already, only half of the fish humans eat comes from oceans, lakes and rivers. The rest? Fish farms. Farms that are growing in number and in size.

While fish farming still is efficient in turning feed into protein, it's hardly trouble-free. Today on our series, Food for 9 Billion, I traveled to Vietnam, where aquaculture farmers are searching for new ways to create a more sustainable fish farm for the future.

Click here to listen to this story about Vietnam’s pangasius industry from NPR’s Marketplace > 

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