Climate change mitigation needs mariculture, new research concludes
NGO-academic collaborative study finds that mariculture “done right” can aid climate change mitigation by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
TCRS launches responsible seafood knowledge-sharing hub
The Center for Responsible Seafood’s TCRS-Hub is designed for collaboration on socially and environmentally responsible seafood production.
Eat the whole fish: A discussion of culture, economics and food waste solutions
The Big Fish Series explored the logistical and cultural challenges in front of greater whole-fish consumption and how much seafood is being wasted.
Study: COVID-19 disrupted fish farming, but not as much as climate change
According to a new global study of fish farms, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been as damaging as climate change.
Study: 2021 breaks record for hottest ocean temperature
New research shows the ocean temperature in 2021 was the hottest ever recorded by humans, and the effects of ocean warming are "far-reaching."
Undervalued and invasive species hold value for products consumers want, say researchers
BlueCC is developing ways to use undervalued and invasive species to manufacture consumer products like cosmetics and dietary supplements.
Assessing the future of fish in Africa
Key insights into fish supply, demand projections, employment and investment estimates needed to secure projected fish supplies in 2030 and 2050.
Norwegian researchers addressing climate change-related stress
Nofima is developing a methodology to help aquaculture understand climate-change-related stress for species like cod, salmon and lumpfish.
Norway pledges $5 million for IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has committed $5 million to support IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa.
‘Aquaculture could feed the world,’ concludes International Labour Organization
An International Labour Organization technical meeting affirmed that aquaculture has enormous potential to feed the world, but there are challenges to harnessing its full power.
AKVA group to construct world’s first aquaculture pen in recycled materials
In partnership with Plasto and Oceanize, the AKVA group will construct the world’s first aquaculture pen composed of recycled materials.
‘They thought we were crazy’: Behind one Faroe Island salmon farmer’s bold stance to reduce its carbon emissions
Hiddenfjord executive’s insistence that “fish should never fly” flies in the face of industry norm. This Faroe Island salmon company intends to do things greener.
Prawn and shrimp farm industry ‘crucial to public health and prosperity’ in Bangladesh, study says
A new study indicates that the prawn and shrimp farm industry in Bangladesh offers local health, economic and environmental benefits.
Study: Global mariculture supply at risk without climate action
A study projects that the global mariculture supply may decline 16 percent by 2090 if no climate action is taken.
Australis Aquaculture wins prestigious climate innovation award
Australis Aquaculture received the U.S. Secretary of State’s 2021 Award for Corporate Excellence in the Climate Innovation category for advancing climate-smart ocean farming of barramundi in Vietnam.
Could cultivating kelp forests in salmon pens help ‘future-proof’ the sector?
KelpRing has received funding to explore the possible benefits of installing kelp forests within salmon pens to benefit cleaner fish.