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Towards sustainable aquaculture systems in China

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Environmental performance varies widely between different aquaculture production systems in China. Promoting strategies that have smaller footprints can improve the environmental sustainability of aquaculture and contribute to more sustainable agrifood systems.

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  1. State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

    Minghao Zhuang

  2. National Academy of Agriculture Green Development, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

    Minghao Zhuang

  3. Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region’s Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

    Yi Yang

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Zhuang, M., Yang, Y. Towards sustainable aquaculture systems in China. Nat Food 6, 317–318 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-025-01153-8

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