Integrated Agriculture

Chapter 8 Integrated fisheries and aquaculture management: ensuring food security

Introduction

Fisheries and aquaculture play a vital role in global food security, providing a significant source of protein, essential nutrients, and livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. However, the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture systems is increasingly threatened by overexploitation, habitat degradation, pollution, and climate change. In response, integrated fisheries and aquaculture management (IFAM) emerges as a holistic and adaptive approach that seeks to balance the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of aquatic food production while ensuring the long-term sustainability of marine and freshwater resources.

This chapter delves ...