How regenerative aquaculture can rebuild ecosystems from shore to sea
Regenerative aquaculture – turning waste into resources while restoring ecosystems – is gaining traction as a powerful shift in the sector.
Crushed shells shield juvenile Pacific littleneck clams from ocean acidification impacts, study finds
Study finds that crushed shells reduce local acidity and improve juvenile clam growth, potentially protecting them from ocean acidification.
Survey finds widespread workplace safety concerns among Norway’s aquaculture labor force
New research highlights workplace safety concerns in Norwegian aquaculture, including near misses, health risks and production pressures.
Study: Oyster reef restoration supports larger fish years after completion
Study finds that oyster reef restoration in Chesapeake Bay supports larger fish and maintains high oyster cover up to a decade later.
Can the carbon-removal potential of seaweed match climate-driven kelp loss?
Researchers from Australia and Canada question whether kelp forests can still act as carbon sinks in a warmer ocean of the future.
Analysis: When will social impact lead seafood’s sustainability agenda?
Long driven by environmental goals, the seafood industry should give renewed attention to social impact funding, a recent report advises.
Grievance systems exist for seafood workers, but they’re infrequently used. What is industry missing?
The seafood industry has worked to identify abuses in supply chains, but grievance systems remain underused, prolonging the problem of forced labor.
Catch & Culture Review: Marine macroalgae as sustainable biofilters for nitrogen removal
This review of aquaculture literature assesses how macroalgae and microalgae can enrich functional foods, nutraceuticals, protein-fortified products and personalized diets.
‘I worked across every department.’ One woman’s journey within Thailand’s aquaculture sector
Aquatic veterinarian Jessica Kaye Turner discusses her career path and reflects on women’s evolving role in Thailand's aquaculture industry.
Lab-grown corals could help scientists study resilience to ocean warming
A new method for raising temperate corals in the lab could help researchers study how corals respond to ocean warming and other pressures.
‘No longer quiet members’: How women are transforming Indonesia’s blue swimming crab fisheries
Women’s groups in Indonesia are building businesses, influencing fisheries management and supporting sustainable blue swimming crab fisheries.
‘Encouraging’ global mangrove cover increase despite losses in key regions, data reveals
Global mangrove cover increased over 40 years, but significant losses in Indonesia and other regions reveal an uneven recovery.
Study: Marine heatwaves pose growing risks to seafood safety and human health
Marine heatwaves could disrupt seafood supplies, fuel harmful algal blooms and pose growing physical and mental health risks, a study finds.
Seaweed-inspired ‘fluffy net’ captures ocean microplastics in freshwater and seawater
A seaweed-inspired mesh removed large and small microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential new tool for reducing marine plastic pollution.
Smart energy management in simulated RAS cuts electricity use, carbon emissions
Smart energy management cut electricity use and carbon dioxide while maintaining safe oxygen levels in simulated recirculating aquaculture systems.
Study: Light pollution alters fish predator responses, a concern for coastal marine ecosystems
A virtual reality study found light pollution changes how reef fish respond to predators, potentially affecting coastal marine ecosystems.