Fisheries
Illuminating the way: How light technology is reshaping fisheries
Fishing innovation is transitioning from bigger engines, stronger gear and more sophisticated electronics to something far more subtle: light.
Features
Responsibility
Inside the science: How mitochondria could boost New Zealand fish farms’ climate resilience
Cawthron Institute researchers are unlocking the cellular power of mitochondria to improve climate resilience in farmed salmon, mussels, oysters and more.
Fisheries
Catch & Culture Review: Ocean shifts are shaping yellowfin tuna productivity in the Pacific
Fisheries literature review covers pelagic stock management, puerulus fisheries supporting spiny lobster aquaculture and nutrition security in Peru.
News
Health & Welfare
With Aldi Süd pledge, all 11 major UK supermarkets have set shrimp welfare targets
All major UK supermarkets now have shrimp welfare targets now in place, with Aldi Süd’s commitment to phase out stunning and ablation.
Innovation & Investment
Project uses AI-powered cameras to improve fish growth tracking and feeding strategies
Two-company collaboration has AI-powered cameras tracking fish growth to enhance feeding efficiency, breeding and fish health in aquaculture.
Intelligence
U.S. aquaculture faces nearly eight times more federal regulation than other food sectors, study finds
U.S. aquaculture faces significantly more federal regulation than other food sectors, raising questions about current policies.
Innovafeed, IRBI launch FrenchFly project to scale insect protein in France
Innovafeed and IRBI launch FrenchFly to scale insect protein in France, targeting key barriers in black soldier fly production.
Catch & Culture Review: Evaluating various soybean meal types and animal protein in diets for Pacific white shrimp
Pacific white shrimp react differently to various soy processing techniques, with certain variants offering distinct performance advantages.
For many island fish farmers, aquafeed sourcing and costs requires new thinking
New approaches could enable aquafeeds made from local ingredients to reduce reliance on feed imports and support aquaculture.
As ocean technology advances, fisheries face a new challenge: scaling it
From AI to vessel tracking, ocean technology is transforming fisheries – but getting them into the water at scale remains difficult.
UN report warns declining migratory freshwater fish a threat to global inland fisheries
UN report warns migratory freshwater fish populations are collapsing, raising concerns for inland fisheries worldwide.
Report spotlights emerging technologies to improve animal welfare in capture fisheries
An ALI report outlines emerging technologies and practices to improve animal welfare in fisheries, including AI monitoring.
How Real-Time Monitoring Transforms Feed Efficiency in Precision Aquaculture
Precision aquaculture, powered by real-time monitoring systems, is revolutionizing how fish farmers approach feed management.
CSIRO to host 2026 international aquaculture nutrition conference in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has been awarded the right to host the next International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF XXII) in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in May 2026.
AI Advancements in Aquaculture: New Software Tools Meet Data Management Challenges
Sightline Systems' new AQUA Sightline 2.0 is latest wave of artificial intelligence applications designed specifically for aquaculture.
Scottish salmon farmers back inquiry into wild salmon decline
Scottish salmon farmers back calls for an inquiry into wild salmon decline, as falling catches and conservation concerns draw scrutiny.
Are salmon lice most vulnerable in their earliest stage?
New research finds larval salmon lice produce unique proteins that may help them evade immune defenses, offering new targets for parasite control.
Mexican senator proposes nationwide ban on octopus farming over animal welfare concerns
Bill would prohibit breeding or growth stages of any cephalopod species in the country, following legislation introduced in Chile in 2025.
Rubbish to revenue: How scientists are upcycling seafood waste into biofuel and roads
Scientists are upcycling seafood waste – from shells to fishing nets – into fuel and infrastructure, pointing to new value streams.
New Atlantic Canada studio seeks to scale aquaculture technology companies
New program in Atlantic Canada will help ocean and aquaculture technology startups scale and attract investment.
How technology is improving seafood quality and consumer satisfaction
Freshness monitoring, seafood traceability and animal welfare and sorting are all benefiting from advancements in technology like AI.
Analysis: How the Middle East conflict is already pressuring global seafood markets
Rabobank analyst Gorjan Nikolik says rising fuel prices and supply chain disruptions from Middle East conflict could impact seafood markets for years.
Is the most valuable part of shrimp typically thrown away? How seafood byproducts offer new revenue streams
Shrimp byproducts may unlock new revenue streams as shells and heads are turned into feed ingredients and biomaterials.
Can Britain learn to love sardines? Shifting seafood market trends hint at change
New research explores shifting U.K. seafood market trends and whether consumers are ready to embrace local fish like sardines, sprats, anchovies and herring.
Cambodia designates aquatic foods a national priority in new development roadmap
Cambodia designates aquatic foods as a national priority, integrating fish into nutrition, agriculture and development planning.
Seafood’s best friend: Once wasted fish byproducts are now a bounty for cats and dogs
Alaska seafood processors are turning fish skins and heads into pet products, heeding environmental mandates for greater utilization of byproducts.
ILO survey finds forced labor risks persist in Southeast Asian fisheries
ILO survey finds 13 percent of migrant fishery workers in Southeast Asia face forced labor, with highest risks at sea.
¿Se desecha la parte más valiosa del camarón? Cómo los subproductos de mariscos generan nuevas fuentes de ingresos.
Los subproductos del camarón podrían abrir nuevas vías de ingresos al transformar las cáscaras y las cabezas en ingredientes para piensos y biomateriales.
Para muchos acuacultores isleños, el abastecimiento y los costos de los alimentos acuícolas exigen un nuevo enfoque
Nuevos planteamientos podrían permitir que los alimentos acuícolas elaborados a partir de ingredientes locales reduzcan la dependencia de las importaciones de alimento y respalden la acuacultura.
Reseña de Captura y Cultivo: Adaptación de la microbiota intestinal para la resiliencia microbiana en el cultivo hipersalino de camarón
Esta revisión de la literatura acuícola reciente examina la importancia de la microbiota intestinal del camarón, la tecnología de fermentación en los alimentos acuícolas y más.