The world’s requirement for fish for human consumption in 2030 will exceed the 170 million metric ton trajectory of today’s production system by 62m metric tons, says a new report.Getting to Eden, provided by global action network Fishing for a Future, provides a quantitative picture of a future, ideal state, in which enough fish is produced and benefits are equitably distributed.The key report findings suggest that there are three pathways to close the deficit.The first is through maximizing sustainable yields from fisheries, which will contribute approximately 8m metric tons more than current levels.The second is by waste and loss reduction along the value system, which will contribute an an additional 15m metric tons.The third is sustainably and equitably increasing aquaculture production, which will contribute approximately 39m metric tons, said the report.It warned that failure to address the likes of post harvest losses, illegal and unreported fishing and ineffective governance will mean a fish food system characterized by further decimation of fish stocks and environmental and sustainability problems growing unchecked.

Despite these challenges, the report concludes on a positive note saying that a so-called "Eden" scenario, whereby predicted demand for fish is met sustainably, is possible, if more "collective action" is taken by industry stakeholders to meet demands [...]