Sustainable aquaculture through the One Health lens

Area of Science:

• Environmental science
• Public health
• Animal science

Background:

• Aquaculture is projected to become the primary source of global aquatic protein by 2050.
• Sustainable aquaculture expansion requires careful consideration of environmental, farmed organism, and human health impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore increased aquaculture production through the One Health framework.
• To define evidence-based metrics for aquaculture sustainability, integrating policy and legislation.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the One Health approach to analyze aquaculture's multifaceted impacts.
• Developing a framework for monitoring and mitigating negative consequences of production increases.
• Examining interactions between aquaculture and terrestrial food systems.

Main Results:

• Identification of key metrics essential for sustainable aquaculture development.
• Establishment of a framework to manage and prevent adverse effects of scaling up production.
• Consideration of the broader implications for integrated food systems.

Conclusions:

• Implementing defined metrics is crucial for achieving sustainable aquaculture.
• The One Health lens provides a comprehensive strategy for managing aquaculture's environmental and health impacts.
• These metrics will guide international strategies for designing resilient aquatic food systems.