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Our bodies do not make much DHA, so, for the most part, we obtain it through diet. Plants and meats have modest amounts of the fatty acid, but the most abundant source by far is fish (or fish-derived supplements).(Mohamed Al Hwaityan/Reuters)

Global warming may dwindle the supply of a key brain nutrient

Diminishing levels of an omega-3 fatty acid may have health consequences, including a higher risk for depression, ADHD and early dementia

Bret Stetka

Experts caution that the rollout of Operation Phakisa has to be well thought out

Government’s ambitious plan to build an ocean economy

SA has embarked on Operation Phakisa, a programme which aims to generate R177-billion a year from exploiting the ocean economy.

Sipho Kings

Fish farms spark green debate in New Zealand

The New Zealand government has announced the end of a 10-year moratorium on aquaculture on the South Island.

Neil Sands