Protection and conservation of seafood security, marine biodiversity and threatened species
Study argues for the protection of 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030 to conserve biodiversity, avoid extinctions and maintain food security.
Egersund Net helps recycle 17,000 metric tons of discarded aquaculture equipment
Egersund Net has helped recycle 17,000 metric tons of aquaculture equipment over 12 years, saving an estimated 51,000 metric tons of CO2.
European Commission activates crisis measures to support seafood sectors impacted by Ukraine-Russia war
The European Commission has activated new crisis measures to support the seafood sectors impacted by the Ukraine-Russian war.
Ocean acidification isn’t just a carbon story – it’s also about nitrogen
Dr. Barry Costa-Pierce on the connection between nitrogen, carbon dioxide and ocean acidification, and the importance of restorative aquaculture.
Modeling future carbon emissions from global mangrove forest loss
Developing a spatial model that projects emissions caused by mangrove forest loss to overcome current limitations in global estimations.
SeaStock granted license to commercially sell ‘methane-busting’ seaweed supplement for livestock
SeaStock Pty Ltd has been granted a license in Western Australia to commercially sell a 'methane-busting' seaweed supplement for livestock.
Study: Some fish species can change faster to cope with ocean acidification
A new study found that some fish species evolve faster to cope with ocean acidification, helping maintain population size and biodiversity.
Does aquaculture really need a heat-tolerant salmon to adapt to rising ocean temperatures?
With rising ocean temperatures, are efforts to breed a heat-resistant salmon a race against nature? Or does the ideal fish for tropical aquaculture already exist?
Sturgeon aquaculture and conservation trends
Reviewing the main innovative applications in sturgeon aquaculture and conservation, and the research needed for production and management programs.
As ocean acidification threatens the shellfish industry, this California oyster farm is raising oysters resistant to climate change
Despite the dangers to shellfish posed by ocean acidification, a forward-thinking California oyster farm is producing oysters resistant to climate change.
Underground injection of aquaculture wastewater
Disposal of aquaculture wastewater using injection wells has a much lower pollution risk than the dispersal of municipal and industrial wastewaters.
Report: Aquaculture may offer ‘potential nature-based solutions’
A new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature suggests some aquaculture systems may be "nature-based solutions."
Can Salicornia effectively treat aquaculture effluent?
Trial demonstrates that artificial wetlands of Salicornia neei can be used for wastewater treatment in saline aquaculture in South America.
From reporting apps to floating traps: How technology tackles ghost fishing
The global ghost fishing problem has negative environmental and economic impacts, but new technology could help locate and retrieve lost fishing gear.
Rethinking ropes: Can ropeless fishing gear end whale entanglements?
Ropeless fishing gear can prevent whale entanglements and reduce the amount of discarded or lost fishing equipment but the cost is a limiting factor.
New evidence suggests Antarctic krill meal is a promising and responsibly harvested aquafeed alternative
New evidence indicates that Antarctic krill meal is beneficial in salmonid diets, and under certain conditions, can be sustainably harvested.