Environmental DNA Analysis Could Improve Conditions For America’s Farmed Fish
Surging demand for seafood has led to the growth of farmed fish. In 2020, roughly 49 percent of seafood eaten worldwide was farmed rather than caught, up from 13 percent in 1990. Seabed monitoring is crucial to maintaining the health of captive animals, but such tracking may be time-consuming and labor-intensive. Now, advancements in environmental DNA analysis are simplifying the process in a way that American fish farms can adopt.
