Responsibility
IFT examines the future of aquatic food systems and supply chains
Aquatic foods can contribute to a healthier population and a more resilient food system by bringing together research and sustainable seafood supply chains.
Health & Welfare
Catch & Culture Review: Is the shrimp disease AHPND spread by an airborne pathogen?
This review of aquaculture research explores whether the pathogen that causes AHPND can be aerosolized, which poses a significant biosecurity risk.
Intelligence
Do salmon lice from submerged cages produce larvae that swim deeper?
Is the depth preference for salmon lice larvae influenced by their environment? Management strategies may trigger evolutionary responses.
Intelligence
¿Pueden los modelos proxy basados en SIG estimar la capacidad de producción acuícola?
Las evaluaciones de la capacidad de carga basadas en SIG pueden ser herramientas dinámicas de apoyo a la toma de decisiones que proporcionan información para la planificación y gestión espacial de la acuicultura.
Fisheries
Can solar-powered net lights cut sea turtle bycatch without reducing target catch?
Solar-powered net lights cut sea turtle bycatch without reducing target catch, offering a practical, scalable fix for sustainable fisheries.
Intelligence
Can GIS-based proxy models estimate aquaculture production capacity?
GIS-based carrying-capacity evaluations can be dynamic decision-support tools providing insights for aquaculture spatial planning and management.
Innovation & Investment
Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards: Anchoveta for all – Peru’s Fisheries Association for Human Consumption drives food security and better livelihoods for fishers
Peru’s Fisheries Association for Human Consumption promotes anchoveta consumption to aid food security, health and artisanal fishers’ livelihoods.
Fisheries
Study finds that acoustics are seldom considered when developing strategies to protect fish populations at risk from extinction
Can integrating fish sonifery, soundscapes and noise pollution considerations into policy improve management, conservation and recovery?
Fisheries
Los datos biogeográficos y nutricionales de los peces del mundo identifican las carteras ideales de consumo de productos del mar para cada país
Un enfoque de optimización de la asignación de recursos pesqueros, basado en datos biogeográficos y nutricionales, permite identificar las especies de pescados que cada país debería consumir.
Fisheries
Biogeographic and nutrient data for the world’s fishes identifies ideal portfolios of seafood consumption for every country
Fisheries allocation-optimization approach using biogeographic and nutrient data can identify the fish species each country should be consuming.
Aquafeeds
Study evaluates effects of dietary astaxanthin on farmed fish growth and feed utilization
Dietary astaxanthin improves fish growth, reduces feed conversion and enhances antioxidant capacity and immune function.
Intelligence
New group OLAS may signal a new era for responsible aquaculture in Latin America
Regional organization unites industry players in Latin American aquaculture under a shared agenda of sustainability and global competitiveness.
Health & Welfare
Study shows potential of a marine bivalve as a natural solution for vibriosis control in tilapia farming
P. undulata is a promising biocontrol for vibriosis in tilapia farming and a novel strategy for disease management and reducing antibiotics.
Health & Welfare
Strong biosecurity and genetic foundation being built for domesticated black tiger shrimp in Brazil
A blueprint for the Brazilian shrimp industry demonstrates the potential for local breeding programs to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.
Aquafeeds
Global map of fishmeal and fish oil plants seeks to improve seafood traceability and management
Knowing the spatial distribution of fishmeal and fish oil plants can help promote seafood traceability and manage social, environmental and economic impacts.
Health & Welfare
Seeking novel approaches to harmonize animal health and welfare in modern aquaculture
Aquatic Life Institute's Tessa Jane Gonzalez says incorporating animal welfare into aquaculture decision-making has strong ties to sustainability.