Oceans and food security - Manuel Barange, FAO's Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division

On 8 June World Oceans Day is celebrated worldwide, serving as a poignant reminder of the immense significance of the ocean in our daily lives.

The importance of a healthy ocean cannot be overstated. They are home to 80 percent of the animal biomass, serving as a vital source of sustenance, nutrition and livelihoods for millions of people worldwide.

However, in light of the mounting challenges of climate change, pollution and the continuous growth of the world’s population, the ocean assumes an even more critical role in helping secure our future food supply, explained Manuel Barange, Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

0:00 Interview with Manuel Barange, Director of FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Division
0:06 What problems do the world’s oceans face, old and new?
0:47 What knowledge is necessary to properly manage the ocean and its resources?
1:52 How does climate change affect fisheries and food security?
3:13 How can aquaculture be a sustainable solution to feed the world’s growing population?
3:53 What is FAO’s Blue Transformation? How can this initiative help expand sustainable aquaculture?
5:48 What is the role of technology and innovation in improving fisheries and aquaculture production?
6:45 What can consumers do to promote sustainable aquaculture and fisheries?

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