Potential Risks of Aquaculture Escapes

A NOAA fact sheet explains the potential risks of aquaculture fish escapes and how they are managed. They highlight concerns such as escaped fish competing with wild populations, spreading disease, or interbreeding and affecting genetic diversity. They also emphasize how improved cage design, monitoring, and practices like using sterile fish help reduce these risks, showing how the industry is working to make aquaculture safer for surrounding ecosystems.