“Fish Meal Demand Outcompetes Human Food Supply: Rose George Exposes Regulatory Failures” — what this page in the network covers. In her book "Every Last Fish," author Rose George investigates how the global demand for fish meal—used primarily in aquaculture and livestock feed—is outpacing the need to feed people directly. She argues that industrial fishing operations, driven by fish factories, can pay prices that local communities and small-scale fishers cannot match, leading to a system where nutritious fish are diverted away from human consumption. George highlights the regulatory gaps and economic incentives that prioritize profit over food security, particularly in regions where fish is a staple protein.
The excerpt underscores the human cost: as fish meal prices rise, coastal populations lose access to affordable, healthy food. George calls for a rethinking of fisheries management to balance industrial demand with the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.