Responsibility
Underdeveloped seafood cold chains threaten livelihoods, food security and climate
The United Nations says a lack of refrigeration in seafood cold chains in underdeveloped regions is a threat to Sustainable Development Goals.
Features
Aquafeeds
Performance of fishmeal replacement with rice protein meal in experimental diets for juvenile Pacific white shrimp
Replacing 10 percent of fishmeal with rice protein meal significantly improves digestibility, protein synthesis, antioxidant capacity and disease.
Health & Welfare
Different routes of formalin-killed vaccine administration and effect on immunity and disease resistance of Nile tilapia
Efficacy of an oral vaccine in trials with tilapia shows it to be a viable, cost-effective alternative to administering vaccines by injection.
News
Intelligence
Tesco to recycle discarded plastic waste from coastal areas into seafood packaging
Tesco has announced plans to recycle and reuse discarded plastic waste from coastal areas into their fresh fish packaging.
Health & Welfare
Government of Canada science report says salmon farms don’t spread sea lice to wild fish
A scientific report has concluded that sea lice on farmed salmon do not impact sea lice levels on wild juvenile salmon in British Columbia.
Innovation & Investment
Is deep-water aquaculture the way for salmon farmers to beat sea lice?
AKVA Group says recent trials reveal low sea lice numbers and reduced treatments when using its deep-water aquaculture technology.
Volare to build Finland’s first industrial-scale insect factory
Deep tech company Volare, which produces insect-based protein, plans to build the first industrial-scale insect factory in Finland.
Dutch companies keen on new shrimp feed that includes more insects and algae
Skretting Ecuador will produce a new shrimp feed that will partly replace two ingredients – fishmeal and fish oil – with insects and algae.
What are the optimal levels for fishmeal and methionine in juvenile shrimp diets?
A correct balance of fishmeal and dietary methionine has a critical effect on Pacific white shrimp growth performance and economic efficiency.
Study: Effective fisheries management reduces extinction risk of sharks and rays
The extinction risk of sharks and rays can be significantly reduced with effective fisheries management and policies, says a Virginia Tech study.
GPS data may identify potential IUU fishing behavior
A study led by Global Fishing Watch provides new insight into potential IUU fishing behavior that could help improve fisheries management.
Fisheries in Focus: Tunas and billfishes are improving on the IUCN Red List – and it’s thanks to effective fisheries management
Sustainable Fisheries UW offers a rundown of the IUCN Red List and how tunas and billfishes benefit from strong fisheries management.
What to look for in a shrimp cooking system? It boils down to balancing these three key elements
Cooked shrimp is high in demand, but for shrimp processors, having the right shrimp cooking technology is key to staying competitive.
Moving toward a less-polarized GMO debate
Recent study suggests that perceptions of genetically modified food are becoming more favorable, which is good news for biotechnology in aquaculture.
Thinking outside the pen: Enhancing the value of your seafood business through a new lens
Aquaculture businesses should focus on purpose, authenticity and sustainability in addition to efficiency and profitability.
Did illegal waste dumping cause a superbug that’s affecting Brazil’s tilapia?
Scientists in Brazil have identified a "superbug" connected to various diseases in both humans and intensive tilapia aquaculture – and it could be caused by illegal waste dumping in the water system.
FAI launches innovative online training series on tilapia welfare
FAI Farm launches a free online training series that focuses on integrating best tilapia welfare practices in aquaculture.
Study outlines ways to improve welfare and production of five farmed fish species in Europe
The Aquaculture Advisory Council released a report on how to improve the welfare and production of sea bass, sea bream, salmon, trout and carp.
Faroe Islands fish farmer adds hybrid well boat to its fleet
Bakkafrost adds one of the largest hybrid well boats in the global aquaculture industry to its fleet, the 109-meter Bakkafossur.
‘Plug-and-play’ shrimp farm inventor out to prove that Shrimpbox is more than just a neat idea
Is Atarraya’s AI-enabled, biofloc-based Shrimpbox, one of TIME Magazine’s top inventions of 2022, a game-changer for urban shrimp aquaculture?
Could new technology transform how salmon farming combats sea lice?
Sea lice plague salmon farms globally, but scientists and aquaculture are turning to technology to prevent and manage the pests.
Atlantic Canada’s shellfish sector to get $53 million in Hurricane Fiona relief
The Canadian government will provide funding for two years for Atlantic Canada's shellfish sector to help with the Hurricane Fiona recovery.
Crash course in crabbing spawns a budding tourism business that fosters inclusiveness
For Tia Clark, the Casual Crabbing with Tia Airbnb experience is no side hustle – it’s about representation, education and connections.
Startup awarded $1 million to create a ‘digital twin’ of the North Pacific Ocean
PolArctic is using AI to create a "digital twin" of the North Pacific to understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Kelp farms believed to help reduce coastal marine pollution
The water-filtering abilities of kelp farms could help reduce marine pollution in coastal areas, according to a new study.
Can marine plastic from fisheries and aquaculture be upcycled into new things?
A SINTEF project is investigating how marine plastic used in fisheries and aquaculture can be turned into new products.
Progress and knowledge gaps in ocean acidification and aquacultured seaweeds
Emphasize effective, implementable actions against ocean acidification, linking seaweed physiological changes with production costs and profits.
¿Qué buscar en un sistema de cocción de camarones? Todo se reduce a balancear estos tres elementos clave
El camarón cocido tiene una gran demanda, pero para los procesadores de camarón, contar con la tecnología adecuada para cocinar camarones es clave para mantenerse competitivos.
Inventarios del ciclo de vida de los ingredientes marinos
Los ingredientes marinos suelen tener una huella ambiental más baja en comparación con los ingredientes terrestres, pero el estado de las poblaciones de peces debe considerarse por separado.
¿Pueden las estrategias de mitigación de carbono para alimentos acuícolas ayudar a reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de la acuicultura?
Con la expansión de la acuacultura global, la industria está adoptando estrategias de mitigación de carbono para alimentos acuícolas para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.