The growth of the global fish harvest in the last 20 years has mostly been due to increases in
A)aquaculture.
B)the major rivers of the world.
C)freshwater capture fisheries.
D)saltwater capture fisheries.

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Over the last 20 years, aquaculture has been the primary driver of growth in the global fish harvest. According to FAO, aquaculture accounts for nearly half of the world's total fish supply, and this proportion is expected to continue increasing in the future. At the same time, the share of wild-caught fish from saltwater and freshwater capture fisheries has remained relatively stable or even declined.

The Growth of the Global Fish Harvest in the Last