Harmful algal blooms could threaten New Zealand’s shellfish aquaculture productivity
A new study suggests that harmful algal blooms could threaten shellfish health and the growth of New Zealand's aquaculture industry.
Canada renews licenses for BC salmon farms outside Discovery Islands until spring 2023
The Canadian government has announced a two-year renewal of licenses for BC salmon farms outside of the Discovery Islands.
Johns Hopkins study finds U.S. seafood consumption varies sharply across income levels
New findings from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future show U.S. seafood consumption levels are closely related to income.
After long delays, U.S. EPA issues offshore aquaculture permit in Gulf of Mexico
As its offshore aquaculture project obtains a key permit for a demonstration-scale farm off the coast of Florida, Ocean Era CEO criticizes permitting process.
Aquaculture researcher and shrimp-farming pioneer Alain Michel dies
Alain Michel, an aquaculture researcher who helped develop shrimp-farming industries in tropical countries, has died, according to sources.
Aquaculture research projects receive $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and AI
Three aquaculture research projects have received a combined $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Can technology protect salmon farms from harmful algal blooms?
Salmon farms are vulnerable to the impacts of harmful algal blooms. Scotland's aquaculture industry is embracing technology as a solution.
Maine kelp company discusses blue economy issues at World Economic Forum in Davos
Atlantic Sea Farms CEO speaks on blue foods and climate-change adaptation at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Ocean acidification poses a greater threat to marine diatoms: study
Believed to be less susceptible to the effects of ocean acidification, marine diatoms could struggle to form silica-based shells, new research shows.
New ‘plug-and-play’ digital aquaculture system promises semi-autonomous operation
Researchers have designed a low-cost sensor system to help aquaculture producers digitalize operations without complex technical expertise.
Could floating cages revitalize an oyster farming industry decimated by the MSX parasite?
Study says floating cages could help revitalize the Cape Breton oyster farming industry destroyed by MSX parasite 20 years earlier.
Tasmanian salmon industry leaders mull their potential, sustainability of the sector
Can Australia be a leader in aquaculture practices and ocean custodianship? Producers make their case at the Tasmanian Salmon Symposium.
Artificial intelligence is already helping improve fisheries, but the trick is in training the tech
Artificial intelligence is providing valuable data to fisheries, cutting costs and the need for human review. Can the technology be perfected?
How productive can Nigeria’s aquaculture sector become?
A University of Stirling researcher says Nigeria – Africa’s second-largest fish producer – needs access, promotion and planning for aquaculture growth.
In the fight against seafood fraud, the technology behind trace element fingerprinting is maturing
Analysis of trace chemical elements can reveal where farmed seafood comes from. Standardization of traceability tools and techniques is improving the process.
SAMS opens the first-ever Seaweed Academy and an algae-focused lab in Scotland
The Scottish Association for Marine Science says the Seaweed Academy will advise start-ups, train workers and aid business development.