Intelligence
Germany’s aquaculture paradox: global innovator, modest producer
Germany is emerging as a global aquaculture innovator, using its expertise in engineering, RAS, AI and research to shape the industry’s future.
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Fisheries
Catch & Culture Review: Worldwide genome-wide genetic diversity and population structure of mahimahi
This review of recent fisheries literatures explores population dynamics of mahimahi, marine protected areas and sea scallop adaptation.
Intelligence
A look at Asian sea bass culture in India: Status, challenges and the way forward
This overview of Asian sea bass, or barramundi, farming in India discusses production, operational bottlenecks, and priority improvements for growth.
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Intelligence
Selective breeding yields long-term genetic progress for gilthead sea bream aquaculture
Study quantifies two decades of genetic improvement for growth in gilthead sea bream with data from a large commercial breeding program in Greece.
Responsibility
Study: Light pollution alters fish predator responses, a concern for coastal marine ecosystems
A virtual reality study found light pollution changes how reef fish respond to predators, potentially affecting coastal marine ecosystems.
Responsibility
EU seafood alliance calls for aquatic foods to be included in European protein strategy
The European Union Seafood Alliance is urging the European Commission to include aquatic foods in its protein strategy.
Study finds marine amphipods can upcycle crop waste into aquaculture feeds
A University of Aveiro study found marine amphipods can convert agricultural waste into omega-3-rich aquaculture feed ingredients.
Nitrogen isotopes help researchers verify fishmeal sources for aquafeeds
A new study found nitrogen isotopes could improve seafood traceability by verifying fishmeal use in farmed fish.
F3 announces contestants for alternative aquaculture feed competition
F3's new global contest will test if carnivorous fish can be raised commercially on aquaculture feed made without fishmeal, fish oil or krill.
Study outlines climate resilience strategy for U.S. seafood industry
Climate resilience could help U.S. fisheries reduce climate risks, recover faster and improve long-term competitiveness, researchers say.
Can ‘flying’ doors reduce the environmental impact of bottom trawling?
A field trial in Spain is testing semi-pelagic "flying" doors to reduce the impact of bottom trawling while maintaining catches.
Study: Quieter hatcheries improve Chinook salmon return rates
A study found hatchery noise may reduce Chinook salmon survival, with quieter conditions improving return rates to spawn.
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.
Artificial intelligence system counts fish in real time for aquaculture farms
New artificial intelligence research shows real-time fish counting can improve aquaculture monitoring, feeding and stock management.
Catch & Culture Review: The multi-omics approach is cracking the code on shrimp breeding
This review of recent aquaculture literature looks at strategies to transform shrimp aquaculture, unlocking functional benefits in aquafeeds and more.
Study: AI model identifies salmon lice larvae faster and more accurately than biologists
An AI model identified 97.5 percent of salmon lice larvae in seawater samples, outperforming biologists in both speed and accuracy.
Biofilter in a box: Startup’s solution cleans aquaculture wastewater enough to farm oysters in it
Canadian start-up Clean Valley brings containerized wastewater sanitizing cleaning system and portable oyster hatcheries to Brunei and beyond.
Offshore aquaculture demonstration clears final permitting hurdle in Gulf of Mexico
An offshore aquaculture demonstration in the Gulf of Mexico received its final permit after an eight-year review process.
Will astronauts be eating (and farming) oysters on future space missions?
Harrisburg University students designed a prototype oyster aquaculture system for future space missions and life support research.
‘Climate warming is pushing seaweed aquaculture to rethink geographic and biological limits’
Researchers from Qingdao demonstrate that wakame can be grown in subtropical Fujian province, opening new opportunities for seaweed aquaculture.
Study suggests omega-3s may work better in Mediterranean diet than fish oil supplements
Study suggests omega-3s may provide greater brain health benefits through diet than through fish oil supplements alone.
Catch & Culture Review: Molecular adaptations to cold stress in aquatic organisms
This review of recent aquaculture literature begins with understanding the molecular mechanisms of cold adaptation in fish, crustaceans and mollusks.
‘Women’s work keeps fisheries alive’: How women in Japan are slowly breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry
Women are playing a growing role in fisheries in Japan despite traditional gender norms and male-dominated institutions limiting their opportunities.
Plankton declines raise concerns about ocean health in the Northeast Atlantic
Study analyzed 60 years of plankton data and found no Northeast Atlantic pelagic habitats met Good Environmental Status.
Mapping seafood workforce’s hidden gender gap: The challenge that ‘isn’t always visible’
A Maine researcher finds that a seafood industry workforce data gender gap leaves many women’s contributions uncounted.
Impacto de la calidad del agua en la salud y el rendimiento de peces y camarones, Parte 3: Los compuestos nitrogenados amoníaco, nitrito y nitrato
Para mitigar los riesgos asociados a los compuestos nitrogenados en la acuacultura, son fundamentales el monitoreo de la calidad del agua, una gestión adecuada y la comprensión de las necesidades de las especies.
Cómo sobrevive un patógeno letal de los peces a largos periodos sin alimento: Nuevos hallazgos para la gestión de la enfermedad de Columnaris en la acuacultura
La regulación epigenética es un mecanismo fundamental que permite a las bacterias causantes de la enfermedad de Columnaris adaptarse a situaciones de ayuno prolongado.
La acuacultura abastece actualmente la mayor parte del pescado que consume la población, pero el cambio climático y la sobrepesca siguen representando amenazas para la industria de productos de mar
El informe SOFIA 2026 de la FAO destaca una producción récord de productos de mar, un comercio en expansión y el aumento de los riesgos asociados al cambio climático.