All the presenters in GOAL 201 l's new program sessions on global aquaculture investment were clear in their assessment that the aquaculture industry is primed and very attractive to new investment. The conference challenge of doubling aquaculture production in a decade prompted interesting evaluations of how such growth might unfold and the issues that must be solved along the way. The GOAL investment program, which featured global bankers, industry analysts and private equity investors, consideredindustry opportunities and challenges from the viewpoint of investors. Many of the opportunities focused on expanding markets and consumers' growing preference for higher-quality proteins such as seafood. Further, the surging middle class in Asia and its associated income shift will continue to drive consumption of aquaculture products.
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