Inside the science: How mitochondria could boost New Zealand fish farms’ climate resilience
Cawthron Institute researchers are unlocking the cellular power of mitochondria to improve climate resilience in farmed salmon, mussels, oysters and more.
Ocean warming is pushing Gulf of Maine species deeper and farther north, decades of data show
A University of Maine study uses decades of survey data to show how ocean warming is shifting species, biodiversity and fishery conditions.
Cambodia designates aquatic foods a national priority in new development roadmap
Cambodia designates aquatic foods as a national priority, integrating fish into nutrition, agriculture and development planning.
Seafood’s best friend: Once wasted fish byproducts are now a bounty for cats and dogs
Alaska seafood processors are turning fish skins and heads into pet products, heeding environmental mandates for greater utilization of byproducts.
ILO survey finds forced labor risks persist in Southeast Asian fisheries
ILO survey finds 13 percent of migrant fishery workers in Southeast Asia face forced labor, with highest risks at sea.
Shrinking cool-water habitat raises humpback whale entanglement risk, study finds
Study finds shrinking cool-water habitat raises humpback whale entanglement risk and could help forecast danger years ahead.
Indigenous partnership builds Australia’s first commercial freshwater prawn farming industry
An Indigenous-led partnership in Queensland is developing hatchery methods to enable commercial giant freshwater prawn farming industry.
Study: Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
By filtering parasites from the water, oysters can lower disease risk for juvenile blue crabs, adding to the ecological benefits of oyster reefs.
Microplastics in fish found in one-third of samples from remote Pacific islands
Microplastics in fish are widespread across Pacific island waters, raising risks for ecosystems and food security in remote regions.
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2025, underscoring need for climate action
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2025, signaling accelerating climate change and its growing influence on weather worldwide.
No more landfills: Great Lakes region commits to full utilization of fish byproducts
Most Great Lakes commercial fish waste is no longer landfilled, as companies commit to full utilization and new markets for byproducts.
IFT examines the future of aquatic food systems and supply chains
Aquatic foods can contribute to a healthier population and a more resilient food system by bringing together research and sustainable seafood supply chains.
ILO–FFA agreement aims to improve labor protections, decent work in Pacific fisheries
New two-year pact aims to improve labor conditions in Pacific fisheries through capacity-building and enforcing international standards.
Closing the gender gap: How new initiatives are transforming traditional roles in fisheries and aquaculture
Efforts in Indonesia and Zambia are closing the gender gap in aquaculture and fisheries, highlighting women’s contributions and leadership.
Wales launches study to map carbon footprint of its seafood industry
The Welsh government has launched a study to measure the carbon footprint of its seafood industry and guide its transition to net-zero.
SeaForester secures funds to expand global kelp forest restoration efforts
WWF and Schmidt Marine will help SeaForester scale kelp forest restoration technology and expand ocean reforestation efforts worldwide.