Spotlight on Africa and World Aquaculture 2017

South Africa’s aquaculture industry is poised for significant growth.  But just how prepared is it to meet growing consumer demand?  This article, which appeared in the most recent edition of the World Aquaculture magazine, assesses the local scene.  

Rising from a slow start, aquaculture production in Africa is poised for sustained growth over the next two decades. The intersection of market opportunities, economic factors and environmental conditions positions the continent as arguably the “last great frontier” for aquaculture development – set to be a focal point of discussions at the World Aquaculture Society meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, in June 2017.

The untapped potential of the continent’s extensive inland waterways and coastlines, together with an increasing shortfall in fish supply, create a significant opportunity for aquaculture to meet the rising demand for fresh fish from a growing and rapidly urbanising consumer population.