Report: Moving BC salmon farms to land may not be economically viable
Regulatory uncertainty, high capital cost, low ROI and few incentives were identified as hurdles to moving BC salmon farms onto land.
Seafood traceability company BlueTrace nets additional funding for growth
Maine-based BlueTrace has raised more than $4 million to modernize seafood operations and traceability efforts.
First full reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain could aid global food security
First full reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain could aid global food security
Scientists say the reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain can be a "baseline" for breeding beneficial traits.
Artificial intelligence is taking fish farming (and sushi) in Japan to greater heights
From artificial intelligence to remotely operated vehicles, new technologies offer Japanese aquaculture improved efficiency and insights into fish farming.
Tesco to recycle discarded plastic waste from coastal areas into seafood packaging
Tesco has announced plans to recycle and reuse discarded plastic waste from coastal areas into their fresh fish packaging.
Atlantic Canada’s shellfish sector to get $53 million in Hurricane Fiona relief
The Canadian government will provide funding for two years for Atlantic Canada's shellfish sector to help with the Hurricane Fiona recovery.
Crash course in crabbing spawns a budding tourism business that fosters inclusiveness
For Tia Clark, the Casual Crabbing with Tia Airbnb experience is no side hustle – it’s about representation, education and connections.
Startup awarded $1 million to create a ‘digital twin’ of the North Pacific Ocean
PolArctic is using AI to create a "digital twin" of the North Pacific to understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Ocean warming has decimated fish parasites. Why that’s actually bad news.
A study shows fish parasites plummeted from 1880 to 2019 due to ocean warming, which University of Washington researchers say is bad for ecosystems.
It pays to be pink: Farmed shrimp production chain protects its price points with pigmentation
Shrimp color is critically important because of the visual impact and the ability to command higher prices. To some, it’s also a signal of good health.
Nofima develops fast tests for fatty-acid composition in salmon fillets
Norwegian research institute Nofima has developed methods for the rapid measurement of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in salmon fillets.
Trends and advances in seafood quality, processing and preservation
Seafood quality evaluation methods that are fast, accurate and non-destructive will safeguard seafood quality and safety.
Opinion: There is a global disconnect between farmed shrimp production and its markets
The potential to expand shrimp production is great, but markets must be able to absorb it while fairly profiting every component of the value chain.
Land-based salmon aquaculture facility proposed for British Columbia
Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval to build a salmon aquaculture facility that uses a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system.
Supercooling Norwegian salmon before transport could save industry millions
Supercooling Norwegian salmon could save the industry $150 million annually in transport costs, says a Nofima report.
Wind turbine-powered offshore fish farm tech aims to boost salmon production in Scotland
Impact-9 claims its prototype submersible, floating offshore fish farm enclosure, ready for testing, could produce up to 2,500 tons of salmon a year.