Your tilapia from china's gobi desert? for real

Key points

• Vast tilapia farms in China's Gobi Desert are a primary source of affordable tilapia in the U.S.
• The industry's reliance on non-renewable underground aquifers raises significant long-term environmental and water sustainability concerns.
• The low price of imported tilapia may mask broader costs, including environmental impact and a contraction in aspects of the domestic U.S. aquaculture industry.
• Global supply chain vulnerabilities and food safety are ongoing concerns, as the FDA physically inspects less than 2% of seafood imports.

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