Abalone, against all odds: How one French shellfish producer learned to survive
France Haliotis illustrates how determination can make the difference between survival and success in abalone aquaculture.
Behind Iceland’s diversified approach to salmon farming
Land-based farms and advancements in genetics are giving Iceland’s salmon sector the potential to become a pillar of the national economy.
All the way back and then some: The Faroe Islands’ salmon comeback story
Faroe Islands producers say geography, research and efforts to improve environmental sustainability make it ideal for salmon farming.
Pesco-vegetarian diet offers best health protection for elderly, study finds
A pesco-vegetarian diet, which includes fish, best protects against death for the elderly compared to other vegetarian diets, new study finds.
How does aquaculture contribute to U.S. seafood production and the economy?
Results of a recent study show that the U.S. aquaculture industry contributes about $4 billion annually and supports more than 22,000 jobs.
Storms on the horizon: Can aquaculture insurance work on Prince Edward Island?
With the scars from Hurricane Fiona still healing, growers on Canada’s smallest province have big hopes that aquaculture insurance can provide security.
Offshore mussel farm restores shellfish reefs to England’s south coast after 150 years
New research links offshore mussel farm in Lyme Bay to the revival of shellfish reefs, improving habitats for commercial fishing.
Could all U.S. seafood market needs be met domestically?
The U.S. could meet all its seafood needs domestically, a study concludes, but it would require changes in regulations and consumer behavior.
Damaging MSX parasite detected in P.E.I., threatening oyster growers
The destructive MSX parasite has been detected in oysters from Bedeque Bay, P.E.I., threatening the island's oyster industry.
From naked clams to fish fitness, land-based aquaculture is thinking outside the tank
New approaches to land-based aquaculture include cultivating unusual species and implementing new health regimes for fish fitness.
Researchers uncover giant enzymes in marine algae responsible for deadly fish-killing toxins
A new study shows that massive enzymes in marine algae that produce neurotoxins cause mass fish deaths during harmful algal blooms.
Using DNA multi-marker metabarcoding to authenticate processed seafood
Next Generation Sequencing techniques can support routine food industry activities and official control programs to combat fraudulent practices.
Indian researchers achieve giant trevally breeding and seed production breakthrough
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute said it has achieved captive breeding and seed production of the giant trevally.
Thierry Chopin, longtime IMTA advocate and UNB professor, has died
Thierry Chopin, a University of New Brunswick professor and advocate for Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture, died July 18, his family announced.
Could AI-powered image recognition be a game changer for Japan’s scallop farming industry?
Researchers in northern Japan are using an AI image-recognition technique to observe scallop populations in lantern nets.
Aquaculture sector enters second half of 2024 with growing demand and normalizing costs: Rabobank
Rabobank predicts improved demand and cost stabilization for aquaculture, despite market uncertainty and ongoing biological challenges.