Is a Japanese volcano offering us a sneak preview of ocean acidification?
Shikinejima is a scenic getaway for tourists but the seas surrounding its volcano offer a glimpse of how the ocean could behave in the future.
Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth
A pilot project led by the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has shown first-year success for cultivating kelp on shellfish leases in Nova Scotia.
Climate change effects on aquaculture production
Comprehensive review explores the negative and positive sides of climate change on aquaculture production, and implications for its sustainability.
‘Do more and do better’ – Sustainability manager discusses Skretting’s ambitious agenda
Aquafeed giant Skretting recently appointed Jorge Diaz as its sustainability manager to advance its ambitious sustainability agenda.
The tie that binds: Aquatic foods tied to successful nutrition policies
New research from WorldFish and the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions determines that most national nutrition policies are recognizing the value of aquatic foods.
Experts discuss climate change threats to aquaculture
How will climate change impact the aquaculture sector? Expert panelists discuss impacts to insurance and how data is driving decision-making.
GOAL 2021: Climate change and the ‘dilemma’ of food systems
The latest virtual GOAL conference session dissected the role of seafood production systems and how they perform in a changing climate.
WHOI, WWF team up on seaweed farming research
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the World Wildlife Fund will test sugar kelp strains and measure the yield and quality of new strains.
PEI Aquaculture Alliance swaps 87,000 Styrofoam buoys with more sustainable option
Concerned with pollution, the PEI Aquaculture Alliance swaps 87,000 Styrofoam buoys with a more sustainable option to curb shoreline waste.
TNC: Restorative aquaculture can improve marine habitats, biodiversity
A report from The Nature Conservancy shows restorative or regenerative aquaculture can benefit ecosystems, marine animal habitats and biodiversity.
Aquaculture aids the restoration of iconic Caribbean shellfish queen conch
Dr. Megan Davis has written the book on culturing queen conch and will form a course to teach responsible practices to Caribbean communities.
New technologies taking on harmful algal blooms
Emerging technologies could make it easier for fish farmers to detect and defeat harmful algal blooms, but expertise will yield best results.
What’s the difference between biological and chemical oxygen demand?
Prof. Boyd explores the commonly used and relevant aquaculture water quality terms biological and chemical oxygen demand (BOD and COD).
For global nutrition needs, aquatic foods remain overlooked
Aquatic foods can help to deliver resilient global food systems and to support critical periods of human development, a new UN paper determines.
A fresh focus on sea cucumbers – nature’s recyclers
Researchers in Scotland, Sweden and Canada are exploring the potential of sea cucumbers, the squishy detritivores that can help clean up behind fish pens.
Kelp parachutes: Green gravel reforestation projects showing promise
Researchers are growing kelp seedlings on ‘green gravel’ and then scattering them on the ocean floor, where they’ll hopefully anchor and flourish.