New Delhi, March 28 -- The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA), released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) earlier in February this year emphasises on importance of preventive approaches for the sustainable expansion and intensification of aquaculture.

Aquaculture is rapidly growing and has emerged as the leading food production sector globally. This aquaculture growth is fueled by a steadily increasing global demand for aquatic foods. India ranks third in aquaculture production worldwide, and second in global aquaculture production.

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