Fishin’ Frenzy: Where History Meets Deep-Sea Thrill 01.12.2025
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Long before industrial trawlers roamed the oceans, early humans began shaping their relationship with aquatic life. Around 2500 BC in ancient China, Neolithic communities constructed ponds not just for farming rice, but also for raising fish—marking one of the earliest known forms of aquaculture. These carefully managed water systems allowed communities to sustain food supplies and reduce reliance on unpredictable coastal hunting. This deliberate effort to control fish breeding laid the groundwork for humanity’s enduring fascination with the ocean’s bounty.
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Early fish farming wasn’t just practical—it was transformative. By systematically harvesting fish, these ancient societies freed themselves from the constraints of seasonal scarcity,