Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund boosts wild Atlantic salmon conservation initiatives
The Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund will invest in supporting the conservation of Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon.
Study: Denser kelp forests are better suited to survive ocean warming
New research reveals that denser and more sheltered kelp forests can withstand serious stressors amid ocean warming.
Study: Small-scale aquaculture can improve income, food security in rural regions like Zambia
A Stirling study finds that adopting aquaculture helps rural Zambian households diversify their income and improve their food security status.
Can artificial cooling, or thermal refuges, offset the impact of ocean warming on fish?
With ocean warming taking a toll on fish like migratory salmon, scientists are exploring artificial options to cool things down for them.
NOAA reports ‘dip’ in confirmed whale entanglements in 2022, zero involving right whales
A new report from NOAA confirms 67 large whale entanglements nationally in 2022 – none involving the North Atlantic right whale.
Are marine heatwaves causing Pacific cod to reproduce and hatch earlier?
Marine heatwaves trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod, concludes a new study from Oregon State University.
Scientists call for improved climate data services to safeguard Bangladesh’s aquaculture sector
A study reveals that effective climate data services could help fish farmers in Bangladesh reduce aquaculture losses caused by climate change.
High ocean temperatures helped make 2023 the hottest year ever recorded
A new study found ocean temperatures were “off-the-chart” in 2023, causing more intense weather patterns and impacting marine life.
How can the fishing industry address forced labor, with the scope more in focus?
The Financial Transparency Coalition reported that IUU fishing and forced labor often go hand-in-hand and that greater transparency is key.
Canned seafood manufacturer eclipses $1 million in food donations in 2023
Wild Planet Foods donated the equivalent of 710,000 nutrient-rich seafood meals to hunger relief organizations last year.
Experts discuss seafood nutrition, accessibility and sustainability amid climate change in the Southern Hemisphere
An expert panel of scientists convened by CRC discussed driving the blue economy while improving seafood nutrition, accessibility and sustainability.
Collaboration launches low-impact shrimp from Ecuador on the French market
A new product line minimizes the carbon footprint associated with shrimp farming while enhancing social impact initiatives in Ecuador.
Seafood loss and waste rate in the United States is half of previous estimates
A study puts U.S. seafood loss and waste at 22.7 percent, far lower than earlier estimates reported in the scientific literature.
Researchers look to help Florida clam farmers safely repel predatory whitespotted eagle rays
Florida Atlantic University researchers investigate ways to help the state’s clam farmers repel a predatory species cutting into their profits.
First Nations coalition unveils plan for salmon farming in British Columbia waters
The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship releases a “responsible, realistic and achievable” plan for an Indigenous-led blue economy.
Faroe Islands salmon producer onboard first transatlantic flight using eco-friendly jet fuel
Faroe Islands salmon producer Bakkafrost shipped cargo on the world's first transatlantic flight using a new eco-friendly jet fuel.