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Exploratory analysis of resource demand and the environmental footprint of future aquaculture development using Life Cycle Assessment

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  • Mungkung , R.
  • Phillips, M.
  • Castine, S.
  • Beveridge, M.
  • Chaiyawannakarn, N.
  • Nawapakpilai, S.
  • Waite, R.

Abstract

Increases in fish demand in the coming decades are projected to be largely met by growth of aquaculture. However, increased aquaculture production is linked to higher demand for natural resources and energy as well as emissions to the environment. This paper explores the use of Life Cycle Assessment to improve knowledge of potential environmental impacts of future aquaculture growth. Different scenarios of future aquaculture development are taken into account in calculating the life cycle environmental impacts. The environmental impact assessments were built on Food and Agriculture Organization statistics in terms of production volume of different species, whereas the inputs and outputs associated with aquaculture production systems were sourced from the literature. The matrix of input-output databases was established through the Blue Frontiers study.

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  • Mungkung , R. & Phillips, M. & Castine, S. & Beveridge, M. & Chaiyawannakarn, N. & Nawapakpilai, S. & Waite, R., 2014. "Exploratory analysis of resource demand and the environmental footprint of future aquaculture development using Life Cycle Assessment," Monographs, The WorldFish Center, number 40396, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:wfi:wfbook:40396
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