Crouching Tigers: Bangladesh shrimp farming at a critical juncture
With improver programs and branding opportunities for its black tiger producers, Bangladesh shrimp farming eyes a more profitable future.
NGOs and seafood stakeholders say better reporting mechanisms needed to reduce fisher mortalities
The seafood industry and NGOs are supporting a call by the FAO to create a mechanism to record and reduce fisher mortalities.
Study: Rapid ocean warming in the Gulf of Maine reverses 900 years of cooling
A new study found rapid ocean warming in the Gulf of Maine has reversed 900 years of cooling, with consequences for the ecosystem and fisheries.
Researchers look at oysters’ ability to mitigate nitrogen
Oysters may play a role in removing nitrogen and improving water quality in the Great Bay estuary, near the University of New Hampshire.
Coastal fisheries management and novel modeling
Coastal fisheries management that includes a spatially relevant set of abiotic and biotic factors is likely to improve sustainable fisheries programs.
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ measures below average this year
NOAA said that this year's Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” is smaller than expected, with low river discharge identified as a contributing factor.
Palau to develop aquaculture sector with UNEP support
With the help of UNEP, Palau is building an environmentally friendly aquaculture sector to complement its marine conservation initiatives.
Could changing Arctic sea ice in the Bering Sea impact seafood?
A new study suggests that the freezing and melting of Arctic sea ice heavily impacts the marine primary productivity in the Bering Sea.
Cool stuff: Sea cucumbers can keep fish farms clean, research finds
University of Stirling research finds sea cucumbers can flourish by feeding on organic fish farm waste and subsequently be a high-value product.
Expanded polystyrene is a ‘waste nightmare’ but could non-EPS seafood packaging reduce ocean pollution?
Expanded polystyrene is common in seafood packaging, but threatens marine life and human health as ocean pollution. A growing number of alternatives are emerging.
Assessment of restored mangrove forests in abandoned aquaculture ponds in Perancak, Indonesia
Restored mangroves had significantly higher plant litterfall production than intact mangroves, but no significant difference in leaf litter decomposition.
Are mid-depth waters off the United States East Coast getting saltier from ocean warming?
A new study indicates that mid-depth waters off the United States East Coast are getting saltier, possibly due to ocean warming caused by climate change.
White paper: Permitting a ‘roadblock’ to expanding seaweed cultivation in California
A barrier to expanding seaweed cultivation in California is the “complex, costly and time-consuming” permitting process, says new white paper.
BioMar outlines plan to reach net-zero by ‘no later than 2050’
BioMar has released a plan for achieving net-zero under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by no later than 2050.
2021 heat wave created ‘perfect storm’ for shellfish die-off
Researchers have produced the first comprehensive report detailing the impacts of the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave on shellfish.
A comparison of resource use in shrimp farming, part 3: Energy
In part three of this series, the authors say lower energy use in shrimp farming requires producers to focus on water exchange and aeration.