Fishmeal

/ˈfɪʃˌmil/ noun

Definition

Ground dried fish used as animal feed or fertilizer.

Etymology

From 'fish' + 'meal' (from Old English 'melu,' ground grain), a compound describing the processed product made from ground fish remains.

Kelly Says

Fishmeal is one of the ocean's hidden products—millions of tons are produced annually from fish processing byproducts to feed farmed salmon, chickens, and pigs, making it a crucial link in converting ocean biomass into land-based animal protein.

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