A woman feeds her baby in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
The aquaculture sector has an important role to play in increasing the availability of nutrient and Omega 3 fatty acid rich fish to families in poorer areas of the world. It is also important in ensuring that children get the best start to life during the 'first 1000 days', writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor.
Speaking at the 'Aquaculture 2013: To the Next 40 Years of Sustainable Global Aquaculture' conference in Gran Canaria, Spain, Shakuntala Thislted, Worldfish, the '1000 days' project and discussed how aquaculture can contribute to giving children the best start in life and help raise a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The '1000 days' project promotes good nutrition for mother and child during the first 1000 days of life. The period covers the nine months during pregnancy and the first 0-24 months.
