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A TRILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTUREHarnessing the WatersV O L U M E IPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedCopyright © 2025 by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433This publication is Volume 1 of the Harnessing the Waters series.Rights and PermissionsSome rights reserved. This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 IGO license (CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/igo/. DisclaimersThe findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they repre-sent, or those of WWF or the United Nations. The World Bank and WWF do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and do not assume respon-sibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes and other information shown in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank and/or WWF concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The citation of works authored by others does not mean the World Bank or WWF endorses the views expressed by those authors or the content of their works.All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.orgCover Photo: “Fish Farm in Halong Bay” by Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Available at flickr.com Harnessing the Waters, Volume 1iiiA Trillion Dollar Investment Opportunity in Sustainable Aquaculture AcknowledgmentsIn 2007, the World Bank published Changing the Face of the Waters, a landmark report that outlined the opportunities and challenges of sustainable aquaculture. It helped shape global thinking on aquaculture’s potential to contribute to economic growth, food security, and environmental protection.Eighteen years on, aquaculture has expanded rapidly, becoming a vital part of global food systems as wild fisheries face increasing pressure and demand for animal protein rises. Yet access to finance remains a key constraint—particularly in developing countries where capital is limited and risks are high.Harnessing the Waters: A Trillion Dollar Investment Opportunity in Sustainable Aquaculture revisits the aquaculture story with a new focus on finance. Through case studies of seven key industries, it examines how financial systems have supported or hindered sector development. The report distills lessons to guide smarter investment and promote inclusive, sustain