Aquaculture has often been a central theme of the Monaco Blue Initiative. Do you think the model being suggested can enable us to feed the planet while preserving coastal waters?
Aquaculture is a very important issue, particularly as fish and seafood provide over 1 billion of us with our daily proteins. In industrialized countries, demand for aquaculture—and therefore supply—never ceases to increase, while the volume of fish caught in the world’s oceans remains relatively stable. And in this regard, let us not forget that aquaculture’s share of the world’s supply of fish overtook that of fishing in 2014. If the growing demand for fish could perhaps be met by aquaculture, it would in any case be imperative that the latter be carried out in a measured, controlled manner so as to avoid any negative outcomes. The latest Monaco Blue Initiative revealed the possibility of successfully combining aquaculture with the conservation of protected marine organisms and sanctuaries. Sustainable aquaculture is achievable, as long as we ensure the integration of all necessary conservation measures and the involvement of local populations.
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