Innovation & Investment
Can the 3D-printed Reef of Hope turn the tide on oyster reef restoration?
Award-winning Reef of Hope uses 3D-printed biodegradable design to advance oyster reef restoration and revive marine ecosystems.
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‘The ultimate setting’: Why Japan wants to grow fish in space
Scientists at Okayama University of Science hope to boost astronaut survival by taking aquaculture where no man has gone before.
Fisheries
Spatiotemporal dynamics of Peruvian anchovy spawning in northern Chile
Analysis of Peruvian anchovy spawning strategy stresses urgency for regional management as a global warming scenario affects natural cycles.
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Deep learning model being trained to identify escaped farmed salmon
Deep learning can identify wild vs. farmed salmon with 95% accuracy, possibly helping to track escapees and protect declining wild stocks.
Fisheries
FAO: Overfishing at 10-year low in Mediterranean and Black Sea
Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black seas reaches a 10-year low, underscoring aquaculture’s growing role as demand for seafood rises.
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Nova Scotia establishes compliance unit to tackle illegal seafood activity
Nova Scotia launches a compliance unit with new penalties, audits and enforcement tools to target illegal seafood activity.
Industry-academia partnership to develop algae-based supplies of omega-3 fatty acids
Edinburgh Napier University and AlgiSys join forces to develop and scale up algae-based omega-3s as sustainable feed alternatives.
Effects of partial replacement of fishmeal with BSFL meal in gilthead sea bream feed on the quality characteristics and sensory properties of raw and cooked fillets
Partially defatted black soldier fly meal in aquafeeds could affect the sensory properties of raw fillets without altering the nutritional composition.
F3 launches global challenge to drive alternative aquaculture feed innovation
F3 Fish Farm Challenge will award $200,000 to four farms showing the most progress rearing carnivorous finfish on fish-free aquaculture feed.
ILO–FFA agreement aims to improve labor protections, decent work in Pacific fisheries
New two-year pact aims to improve labor conditions in Pacific fisheries through capacity-building and enforcing international standards.
Can solar-powered net lights cut sea turtle bycatch without reducing target catch?
Solar-powered net lights cut sea turtle bycatch without reducing target catch, offering a practical, scalable fix for sustainable fisheries.
How gillnet mesh sizes impact catch efficiency of Greenlandic lumpfish
Findings highlight a trade-off in the fishery: Smaller mesh sizes boost catch efficiency, mainly for targeted females, but increase bycatch of males.
How Real-Time Monitoring Transforms Feed Efficiency in Precision Aquaculture
Precision aquaculture, powered by real-time monitoring systems, is revolutionizing how fish farmers approach feed management.
CSIRO to host 2026 international aquaculture nutrition conference in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has been awarded the right to host the next International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF XXII) in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in May 2026.
AI Advancements in Aquaculture: New Software Tools Meet Data Management Challenges
Sightline Systems' new AQUA Sightline 2.0 is latest wave of artificial intelligence applications designed specifically for aquaculture.
How the intestinal microbiota of black tiger shrimp and the microbial community of polyculture pond water interact
Because water quality and microbial composition are closely linked, pond management is essential to maintain ecological stability and shrimp health.
Tasmanians pursue selective breeding to produce salmon with improved heat and disease tolerance
Tasmanian salmon farmers say selective breeding has produced fish with improved tolerance to heat and disease after a major mortality event.
How lysolecithin impacts the growth, antioxidant capacity and lipid metabolism of Pacific white shrimp
Research indicates that dietary lysolecithin can improve metabolic efficiency, tissue quality, yields and reduce feed waste in L. vannamei culture.
International review questions scientific basis for BC salmon farm ban
Researchers say Canada’s ban on ocean-based BC salmon farms overlooks decades of science and offers limited gains for wild salmon.
As seafood demand rises, Morocco ramps up aquaculture expansion with World Bank support
Morocco is expanding aquaculture with new farms, regulatory updates and World Bank-backed programs to boost production and attract investment.
‘Blue biotech’ studio in Maine to move ocean innovation ‘from the lab to the market’
A program was launched in Maine to turn ocean-based biotech research into market ventures, advancing U.S. blue innovation.
How climate change-induced temperature increases impact crustacean aquaculture
Building resiliency in crustacean aquaculture requires physiological responses, emerging technologies and adaptive management practices.
CSIRO-led research identifies genetic markers to support black tiger shrimp breeding
CSIRO and Genics have developed genomic tools to map sex and diversity in black tiger shrimp, improving selective breeding and reliability.
Imported fish can provide nutrients to food-insecure countries. But at what cost?
Developing countries get more nutrition per dollar from seafood imports, but experts warn equity, culture and local food security must be considered.
ILO–FFA agreement aims to improve labor protections, decent work in Pacific fisheries
New two-year pact aims to improve labor conditions in Pacific fisheries through capacity-building and enforcing international standards.
Closing the gender gap: How new initiatives are transforming traditional roles in fisheries and aquaculture
Efforts in Indonesia and Zambia are closing the gender gap in aquaculture and fisheries, highlighting women’s contributions and leadership.
Wales launches study to map carbon footprint of its seafood industry
The Welsh government has launched a study to measure the carbon footprint of its seafood industry and guide its transition to net-zero.
¿Pueden los modelos proxy basados en SIG estimar la capacidad de producción acuícola?
Las evaluaciones de la capacidad de carga basadas en SIG pueden ser herramientas dinámicas de apoyo a la toma de decisiones que proporcionan información para la planificación y gestión espacial de la acuicultura.
Cómo influye la lisolecitina en el crecimiento, la capacidad antioxidante y el metabolismo lipídico del camarón blanco del Pacífico
Investigaciones indican que la lisolecitina en la dieta puede mejorar la eficiencia metabólica, la calidad de los tejidos y el rendimiento, además de reducir el desperdicio de alimento en el cultivo de L. vannamei.
Cultivo de camarón en sistemas interiores en Europa: ¿un vacío de inversión o una empresa viable y de alta gama?
Los inversores se muestran indecisos respecto al cultivo de camarón en interiores, ya que no se ha vislumbrado un claro ganador entre los sistemas RAS y de biofloc, explica un analista.