Tilapia as exotic species

Global Tilapia Market Report 2021-2027: Forecast by Production, Import/Export Countries, & Company Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Globally, Tilapia is one of the numerous consumed farmed fishes.\nHistorically, this versatile fish was of prominent influence in mainly African and Middle Eastern provinces.

Key Points: 
  • Globally, Tilapia is one of the numerous consumed farmed fishes.\nHistorically, this versatile fish was of prominent influence in mainly African and Middle Eastern provinces.
  • Being an ideal choice for fish farming, Tilapia has become the second most cultured species after carps.
  • Tilapia fish are often vulnerable to Tilapia Tilapine virus or Tilapia lake virus, a negative-strand RNA virus that infects both the wild and aquaculture population Tilapia.
  • The dietary advantages and health benefits of tilapia fish, coupled with the awareness among the consumers in the U.S., are increasing the demand for tilapia fish in the U.S.\n"