Survey reveals ‘stunning’ underwater images of marine life around salmon farm
A survey commissioned by Mowi documents thriving marine life around its salmon farm at Loch Hourn, highlighting local biodiversity.
Study: Overhauling global food systems with sustainable seafood may help boost food security and avert worsening land crisis
Scientists say sustainable seafood, less food waste and land restoration can boost food security and protect biodiversity.
An iron in the fire: How iron sulfide could turn fish farms into climate solutions
Researchers say mussels and iron sulfide enhancement on fish farms and could sequester hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide.
Bahamas aquaculture project to restore queen conch and support sustainable fisheries
New Bahamas project to restore queen conch will grow 2,000 juveniles yearly and train locals in sustainable fishing and conservation.
Are giant kelp forests carbon sinks? Environmental DNA technology offers clues
Researchers in New Zealand use environmental DNA to track carbon from giant kelp and assess its potential for carbon sequestration and climate solutions.
Scientists call for global conservation of wild seaweed at UN ocean summit
Wild seaweed must be protected like coral reefs, scientists argue, citing its role in climate, food security and ocean ecosystem health.
Seaweed species face widespread local extinction by 2100, landmark report warns
A new report warns seaweed species face local extinction by 2100 and calls for global action to protect these vital marine habitats.
Mowi: Scottish loch nutrients ‘virtually unaffected’ by nearly four decades of salmon farming
A review of 37 years of data finds that the nutrient status of a freshwater loch was not significantly altered by farming.
Ocean warming increases worries of Vibrio-related foodborne illnesses
European researchers are investigating the prevalence of Vibrio, common bacteria in many types of shellfish, and identifying high-risk zones.
‘More than a meal’: Can a new education toolkit for kids help strengthen support for aquaculture?
The Farmers of the Water program empowers young consumers to appreciate farmed fish and actively engage with the aquaculture industry.
Can burying sulfide with reactive iron capture millions of tons of carbon?
Enhanced sulfide burial seen as a scalable, cost-effective pathway to mitigate the carbon footprint of fish farming and a tool for climate solutions.
Sustainable mollusk farming project aims to boost food security in Asia
New global research initiative targets more sustainable, resilient mollusk farming in Asia amid climate and food security challenges.
Research shows rising sea levels pose major threat to Queensland aquaculture
New research warns that more than 43 percent of Queensland’s aquaculture sites could be underwater by 2100 due to rising sea levels.
‘It’s not something new’: Addressing human rights due diligence in seafood sourcing at Seafood Expo North America
Fishermen, NGOs and industry representatives share tales of human rights due diligence work in seafood procurement at Seafood Expo North America.
As North Carolina restores oyster reefs, a case for regenerative aquaculture grows
Restoring oyster reefs in North Carolina boosts the economy, strengthens ecosystems and showcases the value of regenerative aquaculture.
Study: Accessible Amazon fishes provide win-wins for conservation and public health
Findings suggest an opportunity to build awareness around the nutritional and conservation benefits of consuming resilient fish species.