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.
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.
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.
Marine sustainability program aims to improve seafood traceability and transparency
Encompass™, Scoular’s fishmeal brand, is launching a new marine sustainability program to improve seafood traceability and transparency.
Some First Nations are asserting their right to farm salmon, despite pending government closures
With salmon farm closures imminent, some First Nations are taking action to preserve ocean-based farming and assert Indigenous sovereignty.
A comparison of resource use in shrimp farming, part 2: Water
In part two of this series, the authors suggest steps to reduce the pollution potential of shrimp farming by paying special attention to uneaten feed.
Satellites show phytoplankton productivity plunge in the Gulf of Maine
Phytoplankton are about 65 percent less productive in the Gulf of Maine than they were two decades ago, according to a new NASA-funded study.
Mexican aquaculture firm releases 30,000 endangered totoaba in the Sea of Cortez
Earth Ocean Farms has released another 30,000 juvenile totoaba into the Sea of Cortez in an effort to replenish stocks of the endangered fish.
A comparison of resource use in shrimp farming, part 1: Land
Prof. Boyd discusses land use in shrimp farming in the five major exporting countries of farmed shrimp: Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Leading scientists defend Canada’s peer-reviewed science advisory process on salmon farming
Nine top scientists are publicly defending the science and advice presented on salmon farming by the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat.
Norway and FAO to help strengthen aquaculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka
FAO and Norad are helping develop the aquaculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka, with issues including IUU fishing and climate change.
World Bank loan to Morocco will help launch its Blue Economy program
With the loan, Morocco will develop institutional frameworks, improve natural resources management and build a climate-resilient blue economy.
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht Nation renew five-year salmon farming protocol
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht First Nation have renewed a five-year protocol to guide salmon farming practices on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Net carbon emissions and economic growth of marine aquaculture in China
Study results can enhance the ecological value of the marine aquaculture carbon sink and create a “decarbonization space” for sustainable development.
California shellfish farmers need greater support to face effects of climate change, OSU study finds
California shellfish farmers need greater support to face effects of climate change, OSU study finds
A new study found California shellfish farmers need improved access to data and stronger connections to adapt to the effects of climate change.
Solar energy-aquaculture facility planned in Taiwan
Lightsource bp and Green Rock Energy are collocating a solar energy project at an aquaculture facility in Taiwan.