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.
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.
Report: Ocean warming may intensify IUU fishing and threaten global security
The Royal United Services Institute warns that ocean warming caused by climate change could intensify IUU fishing and threaten food security.
BioMar backs initiative to advance women in aquaculture and develop blue foods in the Caribbean
BioMar is supporting Women in Caribbean Aquaculture and the Caribbean Aquaculture Network (CAN) to responsibly expand blue food.
Study: Ocean acidification and ocean warming hinder juvenile Atlantic sea scallop growth
Researchers find that ocean acidification conditions projected between now and 2100 would hinder the growth of juvenile Atlantic sea scallops.
The Nature Conservancy and Pew team up to support oyster aquaculture, restoration
Funding will help rebuild oyster reefs, as well as promote innovation, resilience and diversity within the oyster aquaculture industry.
EU Commission eyes fisheries and aquaculture improvements to stop biodiversity loss
New measures aim to improve the fisheries and aquaculture sector, but some question their value in achieving COP15 biodiversity goals.
Study: Aquaculture can be ‘part of the solution’ to marine ecosystem restoration
A new study has identified 12 potential ecological benefits of aquaculture, which can help marine ecosystem restoration.
New analysis and online tool shows value of aquatic foods in addressing global food challenges
A new interactive online tool and analysis shows how leveraging aquatic foods can help policymakers address multiple global challenges.
Is seaweed farming India’s untapped treasure?
Efforts are under way in India to harness the potential of seaweed by integrating seaweed farming with fisheries.
Running Tide invites an independent review of its carbon removal technology
Running Tide is teaming up with Deloitte to conduct an independent review of its carbon removal technology.
Marine aquaculture and ocean deacidification technology
Current deacidification techniques are limited to bench scale, highlighting need for sustained R&D before implementation is possible.
Project seeks to ‘fill knowledge gaps’ about potential toxins in kelp and seaweed
Nofima scientists aim to expand knowledge of potentially toxic elements in cultivated sugar kelp and wild-harvested kelp and seaweed.
Stirling-WorldFish: Fish polyculture offers a flexible pathway to food and nutrition security
The open-access paper finds that polyculture, or farming multiple species in one system, can supplement capture fisheries and tilapia aquaculture.
Macroalgae aquaculture as a potential carbon dioxide removal strategy
Macroalgae aquaculture has benefits but improvements are needed in monitoring, reporting, verification standards and carbon uptake assessments.
Underdeveloped seafood cold chains threaten livelihoods, food security and climate
The United Nations says a lack of refrigeration in seafood cold chains in underdeveloped regions is a threat to Sustainable Development Goals.