Intelligence
Brazil needs more seafood consumption. Could aquaculture help close the food security gap?
Higher seafood consumption could improve food security in Brazil, but a study says aquaculture will be needed to help meet additional demand.
Intelligence
Shellfish and other aquatic invertebrates could play bigger role in meeting global omega-3 needs
Research shows aquatic invertebrates provide key nutrients that could help inform more sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and food systems.
Responsibility
Study: Marine heatwaves pose growing risks to seafood safety and human health
Marine heatwaves could disrupt seafood supplies, fuel harmful algal blooms and pose growing physical and mental health risks, a study finds.
Intelligence
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.
Intelligence
Marine oil fatty acid shows promise against psoriasis in lab study
A Nofima study found omega-11 in marine oil from herring and mackerel reduced psoriasis-related inflammation in skin cells.
Intelligence
Fish-rich Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of all stroke types in women
A long-term study finds women who follow a Mediterranean diet rich in fish and plant foods have a lower risk of all types of stroke.
Intelligence
Study finds Chicago parents lack omega-3s in their diets, raising risks for children’s health
A Northwestern study found that parents in Chicago don't consume enough omega-3s, raising risks preterm birth and other negative outcomes.
Responsibility
Study reveals dried fish’s vital role in nutrition and food security across Africa
Dried fish can provide key nutrients for millions across Africa, reducing malnutrition and improving food security, researchers say.
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.
Intelligence
Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids linked to eye and brain health, studies suggest
Recent studies show omega-3 fatty acids help protect against childhood myopia and Alzheimer’s in women, highlighting fish’s health benefits.
Aquafeeds
BioMar more than doubles vitamin D levels in its farmed salmon diets
BioMar doubles vitamin D levels in its farmed salmon feed, boosting fish health and fillet nutritional value for consumers.
Intelligence
Global omega-3 fatty acid shortage puts public health at risk, study warns
Study finds 85 percent of world's population is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, due partly to a shortage driven by environmental factors.
Intelligence
Cambodia adds fish to national food security and nutrition strategy to aid health outcomes
Cambodia’s latest food security and nutrition strategy includes fish, aiming to promote healthy diets and tackle malnutrition nationwide.
Responsibility
Ocean warming increases worries of Vibrio-related foodborne illnesses
European researchers are investigating the prevalence of Vibrio, common bacteria in many types of shellfish, and identifying high-risk zones.
Intelligence
Plant- and fish-based diets tied to healthier aging, study finds
A new study links plant-based diets with some fish and low-processed foods to higher odds of reaching 70 in good physical and mental health.
Intelligence
Does eating seafood make kids more social? New study suggests a link
A new study finds that children who eat little seafood may be less likely to show prosocial behaviors like sharing and cooperating.