Consumption of Factory-Farmed Fish Overtakes Wild Caught

Overfishing is pushing our oceans to the brink of collapse,
with over 90 percent of large fish at risk for total extinction.

Unfortunately, this decreasing population of wild fish is
leading to an increase in fish farms. And Cargill, one the largest food
companies in the world, is seeking to capitalize on that fact.

Earlier this week, Cargill acquired a Norwegian salmon-feed
business for $1.5 billion, a deal that puts the company in the top three “aqua-feed
producers.

According to a new piece by Bloomberg
Business, “For the first time, the world is eating more fish from farms
than from the open sea, spurring billions of dollars of takeovers as one of the
largest food companies seeks to capitalize on rising demand.

But the folks at Cargill aren’t the only ones. Just last
week, SeaWorld took its blatant disregard for animals to a whole new level with
plans to build the largest fish farm in America.

Commercial fisheries are one of the
largest threats to conservation of fish populations and vital aquatic
ecosystems. These floating factory farms subject countless fish to a lifetime
of suffering crammed into waste-filled pools and a brutal slaughter.

Fish are just as capable of feeling pain as other animals. With
so many plant-based protein options available, there’s never been a better time
to leave fish and other aquatic animals off your plate for good.

Click
here for a list of delicious vegan seafood recipes.