Hunger and malnutrition remain a challenge to human development in most parts of the world including Ghana. The demand for food and nutrition is growing exponentially in Ghana. About 50% of child deaths in Ghana is attributable to malnourishment. Some 29% of children in homes are underweight and, 17% extremely underweight. Recent increase in fish production is accredited to aquaculture and culture-based fisheries. An effective remedy is to strengthen these two systems without compromising environmental safety. However, aquaculture and culture-based fisheries is facing a challenge of sustainable development.

To ensure the effective growth of Ghanaian aquaculture, it is vital to identify current and potential future threats to aquaculture development. This presentation aims to understand the blue food industry (i.e. aquaculture) and identify the solutions to sustainable aquaculture development in Ghana.