Lidl GB bans eyestalk ablation for farmed prawns, joining nine other U.K. retailers
Lidl GB bans eyestalk ablation in farmed prawns and plans electrical stunning to advance animal welfare standards in U.K. shrimp supply chains.
Mexican senator proposes nationwide ban on octopus farming over animal welfare concerns
Bill would prohibit breeding or growth stages of any cephalopod species in the country, following legislation introduced in Chile in 2025.
Catch & Culture Review: Adapting gut microbiota for microbial resilience in hypersaline shrimp farming
This review of recent aquaculture literature examines the importance of a shrimp’s gut microbiota, fermentation technology in aquafeeds and more.
Field Trials: Validating the efficacy and quality of a portable electric stunner for shrimp
Ace Aquatec’s Humane Stunner Universal did not impact shell coloration, adhesion strength or flesh color in comparison to traditional ice slurry.
Catch & Culture Review: Are genetic correlations to spawning traits of Pacific white shrimp actionable?
Can genetics help solve a limiting factor for China’s shrimp sector? We look at a study examining the high rates of non-spawning females in hatcheries.
Project targets fish welfare to protect Amazonian livelihoods and rainforest conservation
Researchers will aim to improve fish welfare in the ornamental trade while supporting Amazonian communities and rainforest conservation.
Leading Vietnamese shrimp producer commits to humane slaughter
Vietnamese shrimp producer Trang Corporation adopts humane stunning at harvest after joining a program focused on animal welfare.
Functional yeast aquafeeds offer new promise against Aeromonas salmonicida bacterial infections in Australian aquaculture
Insights into dietary strategies to enhance fish health and resilience against pathogens, thus promoting sustainable aquaculture practices.
TCRS secures grant to advance farmed fish welfare research
A grant from Coefficient Giving will fund research into humane slaughter methods, advancing animal welfare during seafood processing.
Training hub launched to fast-track animal welfare in shrimp farming
FAI’s new Shrimp Hub offers training and tools to help shrimp producers advance animal welfare across the supply chain.
Catch & Culture Review: Is the shrimp disease AHPND spread by an airborne pathogen?
This review of aquaculture research explores whether the pathogen that causes AHPND can be aerosolized, which poses a significant biosecurity risk.
How the next generation diagnostic tools are improving early detection of disease in aquaculture
Innovative disease diagnostic tools like Integrated Fluidic Circuits are enabling faster, more informed responses to health challenges.
How aeration intensity, water quality, nutrient cycling and microbial community structure of biofloc system impacts Pacific white shrimp
Optimized aeration strategies, effective microbial functions and waste management and stable biofloc performance can improve L. vannamei culture.
Study focuses on tissue remodeling and disease resilience in farmed salmon
A University of Stirling study will examine tissue repair and disease resilience in farmed salmon, targeting gill and skin health challenges.
Did a mass salmon escape leave a genetic mark on Scotland’s wild fish? A study aims to find out.
A multi-year study will examine if a mass salmon escape during an October storm left any genetic impact on wild salmon populations.
A shocking innovation: Electric fences show promise in sea lice prevention
Electric fence technology could block sea lice at the infectious stage, boosting fish welfare and cutting costs for salmon farms.