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Aquaculture in the Arab region has grown rapidly over the past two decades. Nonetheless, its sustainability faces challenges due to reliance on costly imported protein sources. Insect meals have emerged as potential alternatives, yet the regionâs willingness to accept (WTA) insect-based aquafeeds remains largely unexplored. This study surveyed consumers (
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Aquaculture in the Arab region has grown rapidly over the past two decades. Nonetheless, its sustainability faces challenges due to reliance on costly imported protein sources. Insect meals have emerged as potential alternatives, yet the regionâs willingness to accept (WTA) insect-based aquafeeds remains largely unexplored. This study surveyed consumers (
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