Intelligence
Scientists in Scotland develop land-based method to cultivate red seaweed year-round
SAMS researchers develop a land-based method to grow dulse, cutting mortality and enabling year-round red seaweed production.
Responsibility
Indigenous partnership builds Australia’s first commercial freshwater prawn farming industry
An Indigenous-led partnership in Queensland is developing hatchery methods to enable commercial giant freshwater prawn farming industry.
Aquafeeds
Remote feeding center leads to record feed efficiency for top salmon producer
Mowi’s remote feeding center achieved record feed efficiency in 2025, supported by AI-assisted monitoring and centralized operations.
Fisheries
Would shifting to more terrestrial protein production accelerate biodiversity loss? Recent study says yes
Authors argue that expanding land-based protein production could amplify biodiversity loss, whereas well-managed fisheries can operate within existing ecosystem structures.
Intelligence
FAU study will test commercial viability of queen conch aquaculture
A 12-month FAU study in The Bahamas will assess market potential, farm design and environmental benefits of scalable queen conch aquaculture.
Intelligence
Rabobank: Global shrimp industry faces tariffs, large inventories and a wildcard performer
Tariff twists, Ecuador’s growth and lingering U.S. inventories are redefining the global shrimp market after an unexpectedly strong 2025.
Fisheries
Are ocean warming and heavy fishing shrinking meals for fish in UK waters?
A recent study finds fish across Britain’s seas face ever-smaller meals as warming waters and intensive fishing squeeze ocean food webs.
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.
Responsibility
Study: Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
By filtering parasites from the water, oysters can lower disease risk for juvenile blue crabs, adding to the ecological benefits of oyster reefs.
Fisheries
Canada’s five-year plan aims to reduce whale entanglements in commercial fisheries
Canada unveils a five-year whalesafe fishing gear strategy aimed at reducing whale entanglements while supporting sustainable fisheries.
Fisheries
Warming and crowding starved Bering Sea snow crabs, hindering recovery amid climate change
A new measure of energetic conditions can serve as an efficient, early-detection system to track snow crab energetic limitations and mortality risk.
Responsibility
Microplastics in fish found in one-third of samples from remote Pacific islands
Microplastics in fish are widespread across Pacific island waters, raising risks for ecosystems and food security in remote regions.
Health & Welfare
Project targets fish welfare to protect Amazonian livelihoods and rainforest conservation
Researchers will aim to improve fish welfare in the ornamental trade while supporting Amazonian communities and rainforest conservation.
Fisheries
MSC: United States is a global fisheries management leader
Ninety percent of U.S. fisheries by volume meet rigorous requirements for environmentally sustainable fishing practices, according to MSC.
Fisheries
Can an electric-field device mitigate shark bycatch in commercial fisheries?
Tests show a simple zinc-and-graphite device can significantly reduce shark bycatch on longlines without affecting tuna or swordfish catches.
Health & Welfare
Leading Vietnamese shrimp producer commits to humane slaughter
Vietnamese shrimp producer Trang Corporation adopts humane stunning at harvest after joining a program focused on animal welfare.