Strategies for reducing the phosphorus impact of freshwater fish farms
Greater knowledge of phosphorus processes is essential to reduce phosphorus pollution from open-flow fish farms and improve environmental performance.
Reef restoration highlights New Hampshire’s Oyster Week
Researchers say native oyster reefs in the Great Bay Estuary cover about 80 acres thanks to restoration efforts over the past two decades.
TNC: New markets for seaweed aquaculture hold promise, but cost challenges inhibit growth
Seaweed farming can deliver economic and environmental benefits but is "significantly cost-disadvantaged," concludes a new TNC report.
Packard Foundation awards grant to promote gender equality in the seafood industry
The Seafood and Gender Equality nonprofit has been awarded $350,000 to advance its mission of promoting gender equality in the seafood sector.
Is the lack of species diversification in global aquaculture a major concern?
In 2020, global aquaculture production of 123 million tons involved 448 species but 90 percent of production was concentrated on 46 species.
SAGE launches Gender Equality Dialogues for the seafood industry
The dialogues aim to identify the key barriers to gender equality in the sector and provide the tools and information needed for change.
Running Tide completes ‘first ever’ carbon removal credits in the open ocean
U.S. climate start-up Running Tide has delivered the first-ever carbon removal credits from an open ocean project, funded by Shopify.
Sea urchins struggle with their grip due to climate change: study
Biologists say sea urchins' adhesive abilities are hampered by differing levels of water salinity caused by climate change-associated events.
Global trends in climate change detected in indicators of ocean ecology
Climate change effects in marine-surface microbial ecosystems may be undetected because previous studies have taken other approaches.
Shellfish reefs improve marine biodiversity in South Australia
Benefits of more shellfish include improved water quality from filter-feeding and providing habitat and nursery grounds for marine species.
Can artificial reefs in seagrass meadows help protect the ocean against climate change?
A new study finds that artificial reefs can bolster seagrass growth in the tropics and help mitigate climate change.
World’s largest oyster reef restoration project shows ‘significant progress’
A large-scale oyster reef restoration project led by NOAA aims to revitalize more than 2,300 acres in Maryland and Virginia waters.
European Commission to step up measures to curb shark-finning trade
The European Commission will explore legislative measures to end the shark fin trade, along with improved data collection and research.
Community-focused research project to explore regenerative farming in Australian waters
A community-focused research project will explore the responsible growth of regenerative farming in waters off the New South Wales coast.
The Nature Conservancy announces unique giant kelp forest restoration project in Tasmania
A first-of-its-kind unique partnership with the Nature Conservancy Australia will seek to restore and "future-proof" giant kelp forests.
‘Red sea plume’ alga may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cow manure
Adding red sea plume (Asparagopsis taxiformis) to stored dairy cow manure can cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half, a new study finds.