With Aldi Süd pledge, all 11 major UK supermarkets have set shrimp welfare targets
All major UK supermarkets now have shrimp welfare targets now in place, with Aldi Süd’s commitment to phase out stunning and ablation.
Researchers use environmental RNA to detect fish stress and disease in aquaculture
Researchers are developing eRNA-based tests to detect fish stress and disease from water samples, offering faster, noninvasive monitoring.
Scottish salmon farmers back inquiry into wild salmon decline
Scottish salmon farmers back calls for an inquiry into wild salmon decline, as falling catches and conservation concerns draw scrutiny.
Are salmon lice most vulnerable in their earliest stage?
New research finds larval salmon lice produce unique proteins that may help them evade immune defenses, offering new targets for parasite control.
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.
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.
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.