Though it may be a new concept to some, aquaculture has been around for hundreds of years. Aquaculture, or fish farming, has grown to larger scales as the demand for seafood in a growing world has become prevalent to producers. On the global scale, aquaculture has seen a 50% expansion in the last 20 years. In the U.S., aquaculture produces numerous marine species, including oysters, clams, shrimp, seaweeds, and several breeds of fish. Most recently, shrimp farming has seen a rise in interest from investors for its numerous benefits.