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Ocean space for seafood

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A global spatial analysis based on biophysical modelling identifies that vast swathes of the ocean are suitable for marine aquaculture development.

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  1. Stockholm Resilience Centre, Kräftriket 2B, 114 19, Stockholm, Sweden

    Max Troell, Malin Jonell & Patrik John Gustav Henriksson

  2. Beijer Institute, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Box 50005, 104 05, Stockholm, Sweden

    Max Troell

  3. WorldFish, Jalan Batu Maung, 11960, Penang, Malaysia

    Patrik John Gustav Henriksson

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Troell, M., Jonell, M. & Henriksson, P. Ocean space for seafood. Nat Ecol Evol 1, 1224–1225 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-017-0304-6

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