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Jun 2023
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Fish farming moves to dry land | Learn E...

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Global fish consumption is rising, but natural fisheries have reached their capacity. Fish farming is typically done in oceans and rivers, near where fish normally grow. However, new methods allow farmers to raise salmon and other high-value fish in tanks in warehouses--often far from oceans or rivers. It's also more environmentally-friendly. Plus, learn the English expression ""put to use. ""

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