APARADIGMSHIFTTOWARDAQUACULTUREFish is a key source of nutrition for over 3.2 billion people, providing about 20% of their animal protein intake, and over 50% in several developing nations. However, with wild fish catches stagnating around 90 million tonnes due to overfishing, climate change, and habitat degradation, global fisheries have reached their ecological limits. This has led to a major shift toward aquaculture, which now contributes over 50% of global fish consumption. The sector continues to grow over 5% annually, driven by technological innovation, policy support, and the need for sustainable food production.