Hottest ocean temperature record set in 2022 for seventh consecutive year
Research says a record-high ocean temperature combined with greater salinity could create inhospitable ocean conditions for marine life.
Progress and knowledge gaps in ocean acidification and aquacultured seaweeds
Emphasize effective, implementable actions against ocean acidification, linking seaweed physiological changes with production costs and profits.
SFP: Shrimp farming can help restore mangroves and mitigate climate change
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership says shrimp farming can help restore mangroves, and in turn, help combat the effects of climate change.
Mowi Scotland ships record volume of farmed salmon in bespoke reusable containers
Mowi Scotland reports that in 2022 it shipped a record volume of farmed salmon in reusable containers called S-BINs.
TNC evaluation confirms offshore aquaculture company’s low carbon footprint
The Nature Conservancy assessment confirms the low carbon footprint and ocean-floor impact of offshore aquaculture company Forever Oceans.
Net-zero heroes: Hybrid and electric commercial fishing vessels set out to cut the industry’s carbon emissions
From electrified fishing fleets to hybrid wellboats, the seafood community is looking to decarbonize commercial fishing vessels and reduce carbon emissions.
U.S. West Coast abalones listed at risk of extinction on the IUCN Red List
All West Coast abalones are now listed as at risk for extinction on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Can carbon mitigation strategies for aquafeeds help cut aquaculture’s greenhouse gas emissions?
With global aquaculture expanding, the industry is adopting carbon mitigation strategies for aquafeeds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New definition for sustainable finfish farming could be ‘foundation stone’ for UK aquaculture
The SAIC board has endorsed a new definition of a sustainable approach to UK finfish farming that is a 'foundation stone' for aquaculture.
Certification groups criticize Seafood Watch downgrade of Chilean farmed trout to the ‘avoid’ list
A Seafood Watch decision to downgrade Chilean farmed trout to "avoid" stirs controversy and criticism from third-party certification bodies.
Mapping global declines in human-driven mangrove forest loss
The severity and intensification of extreme weather and ocean processes are increasingly important factors in mangrove forest conservation.
Ocean ‘dead zones’ are growing, with human activity exacerbating the problem
Oxygen-deficient “dead zones” in the Pacific Ocean are expanding partly because of climate change and coastal nutrient discharge.
Pathogen filtration is an untapped coastal ecosystem service
Healthy coastal ecosystems are key for pathogen filtration, conservation efforts of threatened host populations and mitigation of disease outbreaks.
NOAA awards $4.2 million to study stressors facing Dungeness crab, other marine life under climate change
NOAA will help fund a study looking into how stressors related to climate change impact Dungeness crab and marine life off the Pacific coast.
Could a new ‘spill box’ tool lead to zero fish feed waste in land-based aquaculture facilities?
A new tool called the "spill box" separates uneaten fish feed from the aquaculture wastewater so it can be recycled back to the salmon.
Unanswered questions in the domestication of aquacultured fish species
Domestication can improve productivity for many species, including native ones, to better cope with economic, social and environmental issues.