UNCTAD funding to help Angola grow fisheries and aquaculture sector
Growing the fisheries and aquaculture sector can help diversify Angola's economy and achieve its development goals, experts say.
New data platform tackles ‘information gap’ on climate change indicators
Leading scientists to update climate change indicators annually to stay informed on critical aspects of global warming.
Study: Southwest Nova Scotia waters ‘littered’ with ghost fishing gear
Scientists hauled in almost 55,000 pounds of ghost fishing gear from the seafloor – an estimated economic loss of $240,000 yearly.
‘Why not make an entire pen?’ Aquaculture equipment company putting recycled plastic to the strength test
Aquaculture equipment specialist AKVA group and collaborators are building the world’s first aquaculture pens made entirely from recycled plastic.
Brand new bag: Maine oyster farmers offer compostable bags made from beechwood
Ocean Farm Supply says compostable bags made from beechwood cellulose fiber are a more responsible alternative to plastics used for harvesting.
Hawai’i nets $5 million-plus to tackle marine debris
NOAA Sea Grant will support projects to remove and recycle marine debris, improve fishing net technology and develop community partnerships.
SBTi initiative approves aquafeed manufacturer’s ‘ambitious’ climate action targets
BioMar's climate action targets were validated and approved by the SBTi, hitting a milestone in BioMar's overall sustainability plan.
Can kelp farming fix the planet? Experts weigh in on promises and pitfalls
How can kelp farming help solve global challenges? A panel of seaweed experts discussed promises, pitfalls and knowledge gaps.
Study: Aquaculture in rice paddies can help meet global food security demands
Researchers say that raising fish and other aquatic livestock in rice paddies has the potential to meet global food security demands.
NOAA to collect samples from ‘unprecedented’ bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
Scientists on board a U.S. research vessel are taking samples from a massive, ongoing bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt.
DNA testing finds endangered European eels for sale around the world
A new study using DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels.
Study: Plastic waste endangers ocean ecosystems
Minderoo-Monaco Commission: Plastic waste is the cause of "significant" harm to humans, the economy and the environment, especially the ocean.
Study: Mariculture offers economic benefits for India’s coastal regions
Mariculture offers a "bright business prospect" for India's coastal region, according to a new CMFRI study.
A case study of coral aquaculture on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Model generates a coral aquaculture facility on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and a plan for optimal growth time to minimize costs.
Researchers’ new metric identifies girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency
A University of Stirling scientist led a project that developed a tool to identify girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency.
U.S. government releases first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan
The Ocean Climate Action Plan is the first-ever government-wide strategy to maximize the power of the ocean to combat climate change.