Industry guide reveals how full utilization can unlock value of shrimp byproducts
A new report explores how the global shrimp industry can eliminate waste by transforming processing byproducts into valuable products.
Why are Europeans consuming less fish while paying more for it?
Fish consumption is down in Europe, as higher prices, changing habits and competition from cheaper proteins reshape demand.
From poison to pain reliever: New Zealand scientists farm toxic microalgae for next-generation painkillers
The toxic microalga Alexandrium pacificum, known for producing harmful algal blooms, has potential as a powerful pain-relieving compound.
Do salmon lice from submerged cages produce larvae that swim deeper?
Is the depth preference for salmon lice larvae influenced by their environment? Management strategies may trigger evolutionary responses.
Three-quarters of the world not getting enough omega-3s, research shows
A global review finds most people aren’t consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diets, flagging the need for clearer guidelines.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
European aquaculture group calls for crackdown on misleading ‘seabass’ labels
FEAP calls for stricter seafood labeling to stop misidentified “seabass,” protect consumers and safeguard European aquaculture.
Unmasking unagi: What DNA testing reveals about American eel in Japan’s markets
Much of Japan’s grilled eel is actually the American eel species Anguilla rostrata. How does that impact efforts to increase transparency in seafood?
European indoor shrimp farming – investment vacuum or viable, high-end enterprise?
Investors are “on the fence” regarding indoor shrimp farming as no clear winner has emerged between RAS and biofloc, one analyst explains.
Can GIS-based proxy models estimate aquaculture production capacity?
GIS-based carrying-capacity evaluations can be dynamic decision-support tools providing insights for aquaculture spatial planning and management.
Study finds Chicago parents lack omega-3s in their diets, raising risks for children’s health
A Northwestern study found that parents in Chicago don't consume enough omega-3s, raising risks preterm birth and other negative outcomes.