Study: Large-scale seaweed farming for carbon capture ‘may not be feasible’
A new study raises concerns about the feasibility of global seaweed farming as a potential large-scale carbon capture solution.
Seagrass at risk of decline from the effects of climate change, study concludes
Scientists project seagrass to decline in abundance and composition from the effects of climate change, even in a “best case” scenario.
With ocean warming, wild seaweed stocks risk collapse without protection, experts warn
With ocean warming, scientists warn that urgent international protection measures need to be implemented to protect wild seaweed stocks.
Journal examines aquaculture’s valuable contribution to global food production
Integrating fish farming into nutrition-sensitive, circular and sustainable food systems can drive future aquaculture development, say authors of a new report.
New data platform tackles ‘information gap’ on climate change indicators
Leading scientists to update climate change indicators annually to stay informed on critical aspects of global warming.
UNCTAD funding to help Angola grow fisheries and aquaculture sector
Growing the fisheries and aquaculture sector can help diversify Angola's economy and achieve its development goals, experts say.
Study: Southwest Nova Scotia waters ‘littered’ with ghost fishing gear
Scientists hauled in almost 55,000 pounds of ghost fishing gear from the seafloor – an estimated economic loss of $240,000 yearly.
‘Why not make an entire pen?’ Aquaculture equipment company putting recycled plastic to the strength test
Aquaculture equipment specialist AKVA group and collaborators are building the world’s first aquaculture pens made entirely from recycled plastic.
Brand new bag: Maine oyster farmers offer compostable bags made from beechwood
Ocean Farm Supply says compostable bags made from beechwood cellulose fiber are a more responsible alternative to plastics used for harvesting.
Hawai’i nets $5 million-plus to tackle marine debris
NOAA Sea Grant will support projects to remove and recycle marine debris, improve fishing net technology and develop community partnerships.
SBTi initiative approves aquafeed manufacturer’s ‘ambitious’ climate action targets
BioMar's climate action targets were validated and approved by the SBTi, hitting a milestone in BioMar's overall sustainability plan.
Can kelp farming fix the planet? Experts weigh in on promises and pitfalls
How can kelp farming help solve global challenges? A panel of seaweed experts discussed promises, pitfalls and knowledge gaps.
Study: Aquaculture in rice paddies can help meet global food security demands
Researchers say that raising fish and other aquatic livestock in rice paddies has the potential to meet global food security demands.
NOAA to collect samples from ‘unprecedented’ bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
Scientists on board a U.S. research vessel are taking samples from a massive, ongoing bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt.
DNA testing finds endangered European eels for sale around the world
A new study using DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels.
Study: Plastic waste endangers ocean ecosystems
Minderoo-Monaco Commission: Plastic waste is the cause of "significant" harm to humans, the economy and the environment, especially the ocean.