Fish Meal
Fish meal is used in animal feeds because it is high in protein concentration, and it is also a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals. Fish meal is particularly popular in aquaculture feeds because of its high protein content and excellent amino acid balance for aquatic animals. Of world fish meal production, about 90% is produced from oily species of fish, such as sardine, anchovy, capelin, and menhaden, and less than 10% from white fish offal (frames), such as cod and haddock. Of the annual world catch of fish, about one-third is used as raw material for fish meal production.