Feeds for Aquaculture

This NOAA resource explains what farmed fish eat, how aquaculture feeds are made, and ongoing efforts to make seafood production more sustainable. It explores the role of fishmeal and fish oil in aquaculture, examines alternative feed ingredients such as plants, algae, insects, and seaweed, and highlights research aimed at reducing reliance on wild-caught fish while maintaining fish health and nutritional value. The resource also addresses common questions about aquaculture, including feed efficiency, mercury, antibiotics, growth hormones, and environmental impacts.