Intelligence
The seafood technology we didn’t know we needed: a sea urchin vacuum
An Indigenous business operating in Atlantic Canada is testing a sea urchin vacuum developed by C Robotics to improve harvesting efficiency.
Responsibility
Ocean acidification isn’t just a carbon story – it’s also about nitrogen
Dr. Barry Costa-Pierce on the connection between nitrogen, carbon dioxide and ocean acidification, and the importance of restorative aquaculture.
Fisheries
From reporting apps to floating traps: How technology tackles ghost fishing
The global ghost fishing problem has negative environmental and economic impacts, but new technology could help locate and retrieve lost fishing gear.
Responsibility
La mitigación del cambio climático necesita a la maricultura, concluye una nueva investigación
Un estudio colaborativo entre ONG y académicos encuentra que la maricultura "bien hecha" puede ayudar a mitigar el cambio climático al reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.
Responsibility
Climate change mitigation needs mariculture, new research concludes
NGO-academic collaborative study finds that mariculture “done right” can aid climate change mitigation by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Fisheries
Newly established Global Fishing Index says nearly half of global fish stocks overfished – but is it right?
The decline in fish populations is "far worse" than previously estimated, according to the Global Fishing Index, a new assessment of fish stocks. One noted expert, however, disagrees.
Responsibility
GOAL 2021: Growth ahead for the aquaculture industry
Discussion at the final GOAL 2021 event ranged from Ecuador’s booming shrimp sector to the ‘compass’ of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Responsibility
Is Nova Scotia’s seafood economy ready for climate change?
A Centre for Marine Applied Research study will assess the climate change readiness of seafood-dependent communities in Nova Scotia.
Innovation & Investment
Innovation Award 2021 finalist: FlipFarm
FlipFarm, a semi-automated oyster-growing system from New Zealand, is a finalist for GSA’s annual Global Aquaculture Innovation Award.
Fisheries
The hidden cost of ghost gear lost by fishing and aquaculture
Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear can inflict damage on marine life and the ocean, but what's the economic cost of ghost gear?
Responsibility
GOAL 2021: Can green financing further sustainable seafood development?
The Global Seafood Alliance’s seventh virtual GOAL conference session delved into the role of green financing in fueling seafood’s transformation.
Responsibility
Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth
A pilot project led by the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has shown first-year success for cultivating kelp on shellfish leases in Nova Scotia.
Responsibility
‘Do more and do better’ – Sustainability manager discusses Skretting’s ambitious agenda
Aquafeed giant Skretting recently appointed Jorge Diaz as its sustainability manager to advance its ambitious sustainability agenda.
Aquafeeds
Francia se ha convertido en una nación innovadora para la producción de insectos
Con una próspera industria de insectos en Francia, nuevas oportunidades están surgiendo para promover los alimentos acuícolas y mitigar los desafíos ambientales.
Aquafeeds
France has become innovation nation for insect production
With a thriving insect industry in France, new opportunities are emerging to advance aquaculture feeds and mitigate environmental challenges.
Aquafeeds
La soya ayudó a convertir la acuacultura en una fuerza global. ¿Hasta dónde la puede llevar?
La soya ha impulsado el crecimiento de la acuacultura, pero las preocupaciones ambientales y sociales de algunas áreas productoras están instigando a algunos acuacultores a evaluar la situación.