Around the world, fishing communities are fighting to end industrial shrimp and fish farming. They say the farms are toxic to their lands and that reviving wild fisheries and small-scale sustainable aquaculture can better meet the world’s food needs. But they are up against powerful opponents. The $300 billion industrial aquaculture industry is controlled by large multinationals and powerful local businessmen. With the support of governments, these economic actors are moving aggressively not only to keep their businesses afloat, but also to expand their production into new territories.
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