The environmental and sociological implications of aquaculture

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to put in a sociological perspective the environmental and social implications, including power policies, of aquaculture as an industry in Malta. Interviews with nine persons from different strata of society were conducted; extensive usage of the relevant media coverage as well as literature from several sources was referred to. A synthesis of the above was made, and the following conclusion was reached: Aquaculture can have potentially negative impacts on both the physical and the social environment.