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.
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.
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.
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.