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KMFRI decries lack of quality marine fish feeds, funding

Aquaculture is an important source of food. Africa has the potential, but the problem has been funding and the cost of feed. [iStockphoto]

Lack of quality feeds for marine fish is slowing down the expansion of marine farming, a state agency has said.

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research (KMFRI) Assistant Director for Mariculture David Mirera said finding quality feeds for sea fish is a challenge.

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