What are the most commonly farmed species?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in contrast to terrestrial farming systems, where the bulk of global production is based on a limited number of animal and plant species, more than 210 different farmed aquatic animal and plant species were reported in 2000. This great diversity reflects the large number of aquatic species that are readily adaptable to the wide range of production systems and conditions present in the different countries and regions of the world. It should also be noted that the number of species farmed is probably considerably higher than reported, as more than 9.7 million tonnes (21.2 per cent) of global aquaculture production was not reported at the species level in 2000. This “unspecified” group is likely to include species that have not yet been recorded individually as being cultured. Species commonly cultured worldwide include: (Sea Web Aquaculture Clearinghouse) Carp – Carp was one of the first types of fish to be g
