Aquaculture

1) Define aquaculture. 

Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food.

2) Pros and Cons.

Social: 

Pros

- Provides jobs for people

- Provides a source of food for people

- Can increase revenue for the city

Cons

- There may be conflict or competition between other fishermen 

- Small local communites negatively affected because of it is an unpredictable enterprise

- Global competition

Environmental: 

Pros

- More emphasis on protecting coastal waters from pollution

- Preserve endangered fish species

- Fish farms can be produced in coastal areas, make artifical ponds; won't affect already existing fish habitats 

Cons

- There may be transfer of diseases and parasites to wild fish populations

- Can pollute water systems with excess nutrients

- Chemicals and antibiotics are polluted

Economic:

Pros

- Can reduce seafood trade deficit

- Reduce fishing pressure on certain wild stocks if it can be produced through aquaculture

- Create jobs for community

Cons

- Global competition

- Conflict with other fishermen or migrating fish

- Can threathen livelihood of fishermen

3) I believe aquaculture is a good thing as it provides jobs for a lot of people. The industry contributes to the revenue and profits for the economy. People are also able to have a source of food that provides nutrients and proteins. However, it is a bad thing in environmental terms because water systems may become polluted, therefore affecting the drinking water for the people.