Aquaculture In The Future
As world population keep increasing, food problems became one of biggest problem that we faced. There are many people who are suffer from starving and hunger. In Korea’s case also many population and food experts worry about food crisis. Therefore we need to other sources for supplying food. One of answers is aquaculture. Animal protein is one of essential nutrition for human and many of us get protein by eating fish. However aquaculture is still undeveloped area. In “Aquaculture a sustainable solution” author states that “Although aquaculture now accounts for over 30% of the world's fish production, it is confined mainly to the developed areas of eastern Asia and increasingly in southern Africa.”(2005, para. 2). This research shows that even if aquaculture is full of promise, we have not developed yet. By developing this huge potential area in Korea we can avoid food crisis because it has huge potential; seafood has lots of nutrition for healthy; it is environmentally friendly solution, and aquaculture gives lots of economic benefits because of huge amount of oceans.
Aquaculture is "the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, esp. fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments” (“Aquaculture”, 2006, para. 1). According to Miller's explaining, “Aquaculture can be used to raise fish and shellfish in freshwater ponds or in fenced-in areas or floating cages in coastal lagoons and estuaries” (1994, p. 45). Since the world community is worried about food problems, we have begun to consider aquaculture as a one of the most potential solution of food problems. However it does not mean that is a new practice. Actually history of aquaculture is almost one thousands years but its exact origins are unknown. Even if aquaculture’s origin is almost same with agriculture, its development is more slowly than agriculture because of environmental conditions that are more difficult to control than land (White, O’neal, & Tzankova, 2004). In Korea’s case also has long history with aquaculture. However modern aquaculture’s history is not very long. According to “Korean Aquaculture”, “The science-based research activities were initiated since 1929 when Jin-hae Inland Fisheries Research Institute of National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) was organized, focusing on freshwater finfish including common carp”(n. d. para.2). There are many opinions about aquaculture and whether it is efficient way to solve the food problems. Supporters argue that aquaculture can solve food problems because the earth is surrounded by oceans. In addition, seafood has lots of nutrition that is good for healthy (Hall, 2007). However some people disagree with aquaculture because it can cause pollution and change ecosystem in the sea (“Aquaculture”, n. d.).
First of all, aquaculture has huge potential in Korea because our country’s environmental conditions are good for aquaculture, and along with growing population, the demand for seafood also keep increasing. In “Korean Aquaculture” writer states that “Korea is geographically located in a thermal zone with four distinct seasons, thus it abounds in diverse marine organisms surrounding the peninsula” (n. d. para. 3). Thus our country can develop aqua culture easier than some other countries. Moreover as population increase, demand of seafood also increase. Thus we cannot supply enough fish using traditional way to catch fish from nature. In his article, Miller(1994) says that “since 1970 the per capita catch has declined in most years because the human population has grown at a faster than the fish catch.”(p. 45). It is why we have to develop aquaculture because aquaculture is kind of sustainable way to develop. Therefore aquaculture is worth developing.
Second, seafood is good for health because seafood has much nutrition than other foods. By eating seafood we can avoid some of diseases. In “Benefits of Fish 'Outweigh Risks'” the author claims that “Eating up to two portions of fish a week was beneficial, and eating fish could cut the risk of death from heart disease by a third”(2006, para. 5). Therefore seafood can make our bodies healthier than before. Moreover seafood is good for pregnant women and their babies. In “Fish in Pregnancy Benefits Baby” the writer says that “Children of mothers who had eaten lots of fish during pregnancy had better communication and social skills at seven years”(2007, para. 6). You can make your baby smarter by eating seafood. Thus pregnant women should eat seafood not only just for themselves but also for their babies. Therefore everyone can improve their healthy by eating seafood.
Third, aquaculture industry brings economic benefits. It can make lots of jobs for people. There are many people who suffer from starving and poverty because they have no job to make money. In contrast, aquaculture can make lots of jobs. According to Herrin (2002), “The subsequent hatchery investment boom resulted in a pyramid of job opportunities. Among the new job titles were hatchery construction worker, technician, fry counter, fish packer, broker, marketer, trader, and product exporter”(para. 8). Aquaculture gives job opportunities for people who do not have a job. Moreover, Aquaculture can be developed for tourism too. There is a good case that they developed aquaculture is not only for fishes but also for tourists. According to Robertson (2001), “James Ryan of Killary Salmon, who is chairman of the Irish Salmon Growers Association and a director of Sea-cruise Connemara, said an extra 30,000 visitors a year are attracted to Killary Harbor by the venture ‘The tourists are actually curious about what we are doing here,’ he said”(para. 5). This case shows that aquaculture can coexist with tourism. Korea has lots of beautiful sea which is good for tour so we can make good economical result by developing aquaculture.
There are some of people who disagree with aquaculture. They argue that aquaculture industry can cause water pollution and destroy water ecosystem. This used to be true because usually aquaculture facilities produce various kind of material that is harmful to the environment. However it is not a problem anymore because aquaculture industry develops new alternative model that is sustainable solution and country makes strong legal system for environment. Many industry fields begin to develop eco-friendly way and also aquaculture industry develop eco-friendly model. Many industry fields begin to develop eco-friendly way and also aquaculture industry develop eco-friendly models. There are a number of model that is eco-friendly model to develop aquaculture. (White, O’neal and Tzankova, 2008). There are three types of way to develop new model, “Ecological aquaculture”, “Organic aquaculture”, and “Polyculture and integrated aquaculture” (White, O’neal and Tzankova, 2004, p.8-9). This article tells us that we can develop aquaculture without environmental impact. Also environmental impact by aquaculture can be controlled by legal system. For example, in “A Beginner's Guide to the 2004 Aquaculture Law Reforms”(2005) author states that “When an Aquaculture Management Area is proposed, the views of affected groups and the general public must be canvassed and listened to before an Aquaculture Management Area can be approved and become part of the regional coastal plan. As well, the Ministry of Fisheries will test for any 'undue adverse effects' on commercial, customary or recreational fishing activities.” Through this process, we can make sure whether some region can approve aquaculture or not. Therefore we do not have to worry about environmental problems because both advance of science and legal sanction can help to avoid impact on environment.
In conclusion, Korea is such a small land and we do not have lots of natural resources. So usually we have to depend on imports for food resources. However we have huge amount of ocean that is less developed. Therefore we should develop aquaculture industry because our geographical conditions are good for aquaculture, demands for sea foods keep increasing and it brings economic splash like many jobs and tourism. Moreover seafood has lots of nutrition for human and it is eco-friendly system. By developing this huge potential area, our country will overcome food crisis and accomplish economic growth.
References
A Beginner's Guide to the 2004 Aquaculture Law Reforms. (2005, March). Ministry for the Environment New Zealand. Retrieved February 22, 2008, From http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications
Aquaculture is "the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, esp. fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments” (“Aquaculture”, 2006, para. 1). According to Miller's explaining, “Aquaculture can be used to raise fish and shellfish in freshwater ponds or in fenced-in areas or floating cages in coastal lagoons and estuaries” (1994, p. 45). Since the world community is worried about food problems, we have begun to consider aquaculture as a one of the most potential solution of food problems. However it does not mean that is a new practice. Actually history of aquaculture is almost one thousands years but its exact origins are unknown. Even if aquaculture’s origin is almost same with agriculture, its development is more slowly than agriculture because of environmental conditions that are more difficult to control than land (White, O’neal, & Tzankova, 2004). In Korea’s case also has long history with aquaculture. However modern aquaculture’s history is not very long. According to “Korean Aquaculture”, “The science-based research activities were initiated since 1929 when Jin-hae Inland Fisheries Research Institute of National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) was organized, focusing on freshwater finfish including common carp”(n. d. para.2). There are many opinions about aquaculture and whether it is efficient way to solve the food problems. Supporters argue that aquaculture can solve food problems because the earth is surrounded by oceans. In addition, seafood has lots of nutrition that is good for healthy (Hall, 2007). However some people disagree with aquaculture because it can cause pollution and change ecosystem in the sea (“Aquaculture”, n. d.).
First of all, aquaculture has huge potential in Korea because our country’s environmental conditions are good for aquaculture, and along with growing population, the demand for seafood also keep increasing. In “Korean Aquaculture” writer states that “Korea is geographically located in a thermal zone with four distinct seasons, thus it abounds in diverse marine organisms surrounding the peninsula” (n. d. para. 3). Thus our country can develop aqua culture easier than some other countries. Moreover as population increase, demand of seafood also increase. Thus we cannot supply enough fish using traditional way to catch fish from nature. In his article, Miller(1994) says that “since 1970 the per capita catch has declined in most years because the human population has grown at a faster than the fish catch.”(p. 45). It is why we have to develop aquaculture because aquaculture is kind of sustainable way to develop. Therefore aquaculture is worth developing.
Second, seafood is good for health because seafood has much nutrition than other foods. By eating seafood we can avoid some of diseases. In “Benefits of Fish 'Outweigh Risks'” the author claims that “Eating up to two portions of fish a week was beneficial, and eating fish could cut the risk of death from heart disease by a third”(2006, para. 5). Therefore seafood can make our bodies healthier than before. Moreover seafood is good for pregnant women and their babies. In “Fish in Pregnancy Benefits Baby” the writer says that “Children of mothers who had eaten lots of fish during pregnancy had better communication and social skills at seven years”(2007, para. 6). You can make your baby smarter by eating seafood. Thus pregnant women should eat seafood not only just for themselves but also for their babies. Therefore everyone can improve their healthy by eating seafood.
Third, aquaculture industry brings economic benefits. It can make lots of jobs for people. There are many people who suffer from starving and poverty because they have no job to make money. In contrast, aquaculture can make lots of jobs. According to Herrin (2002), “The subsequent hatchery investment boom resulted in a pyramid of job opportunities. Among the new job titles were hatchery construction worker, technician, fry counter, fish packer, broker, marketer, trader, and product exporter”(para. 8). Aquaculture gives job opportunities for people who do not have a job. Moreover, Aquaculture can be developed for tourism too. There is a good case that they developed aquaculture is not only for fishes but also for tourists. According to Robertson (2001), “James Ryan of Killary Salmon, who is chairman of the Irish Salmon Growers Association and a director of Sea-cruise Connemara, said an extra 30,000 visitors a year are attracted to Killary Harbor by the venture ‘The tourists are actually curious about what we are doing here,’ he said”(para. 5). This case shows that aquaculture can coexist with tourism. Korea has lots of beautiful sea which is good for tour so we can make good economical result by developing aquaculture.
There are some of people who disagree with aquaculture. They argue that aquaculture industry can cause water pollution and destroy water ecosystem. This used to be true because usually aquaculture facilities produce various kind of material that is harmful to the environment. However it is not a problem anymore because aquaculture industry develops new alternative model that is sustainable solution and country makes strong legal system for environment. Many industry fields begin to develop eco-friendly way and also aquaculture industry develop eco-friendly model. Many industry fields begin to develop eco-friendly way and also aquaculture industry develop eco-friendly models. There are a number of model that is eco-friendly model to develop aquaculture. (White, O’neal and Tzankova, 2008). There are three types of way to develop new model, “Ecological aquaculture”, “Organic aquaculture”, and “Polyculture and integrated aquaculture” (White, O’neal and Tzankova, 2004, p.8-9). This article tells us that we can develop aquaculture without environmental impact. Also environmental impact by aquaculture can be controlled by legal system. For example, in “A Beginner's Guide to the 2004 Aquaculture Law Reforms”(2005) author states that “When an Aquaculture Management Area is proposed, the views of affected groups and the general public must be canvassed and listened to before an Aquaculture Management Area can be approved and become part of the regional coastal plan. As well, the Ministry of Fisheries will test for any 'undue adverse effects' on commercial, customary or recreational fishing activities.” Through this process, we can make sure whether some region can approve aquaculture or not. Therefore we do not have to worry about environmental problems because both advance of science and legal sanction can help to avoid impact on environment.
In conclusion, Korea is such a small land and we do not have lots of natural resources. So usually we have to depend on imports for food resources. However we have huge amount of ocean that is less developed. Therefore we should develop aquaculture industry because our geographical conditions are good for aquaculture, demands for sea foods keep increasing and it brings economic splash like many jobs and tourism. Moreover seafood has lots of nutrition for human and it is eco-friendly system. By developing this huge potential area, our country will overcome food crisis and accomplish economic growth.
References
A Beginner's Guide to the 2004 Aquaculture Law Reforms. (2005, March). Ministry for the Environment New Zealand. Retrieved February 22, 2008, From http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications
Aquaculture A Sustainable Solution (2005, November). Findarticles.com, Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/
Benefits of fish 'outweigh risks'(2006, October 17). BBC NEWS Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6057732.stm
Fish in pregnancy 'benefits baby'(2007, February 19). BBC NEWS. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/
Heerin, S. V. (2002, December) Hatcheries Support Economic Growth aquaculture alliance, Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.gaalliance.org/
Korea’s aquaculture. (n.d.). Korea-US aquaculture. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.lib.noaa.gov/korea/korean_aquaculture/history.htm
Miller, Jr., G.T(1994) Environment: Problems and solutions. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing company Retrieved February 22, 2008
Robertson, J. (2001, December). Tourism, Aquaculture Coexist. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.gaalliance.org/ceissu4.html
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