Intelligence
Study finds giant kelp may hold clues for future carbon capture technologies
New research reveals how giant kelp captures sunlight, offering insights that could inform future carbon capture technologies.
Health & Welfare
How a deadly fish pathogen survives long periods without food: New insights into aquaculture management of Columnaris disease
Epigenetic regulation is a fundamental mechanism enabling the bacteria that cause Columnaris disease to adapt to prolonged starvation.
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.
Innovation & Investment
NOAA launches national aquaculture initiative to strengthen U.S. seafood production
NOAA's new $13.5 million aquaculture initiative will support research, technology development and seafood production.
Fisheries
Marine plastic pollution cuts Vietnamese fishers’ income by 25 percent, study finds
In Vietnam, marine plastic pollution cuts the income of small-scale fishers by 25 percent and costs about $3,400 per vessel annually.
Fisheries
A decade after anti-IUU fishing pact, Mediterranean and Black Sea overfishing drops
A decade after a the anti-IUU fishing Port State Measures Agreement, overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea drops to record lows.
Fisheries
Does greater amberjack need a new fisheries management approach?
Study finds that greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may benefit from separate fisheries management approaches.
Responsibility
Study: After decades of decline, mangrove forests are recovering worldwide
Four-decade analysis finds mangrove forest restoration and natural regeneration are reversing the trends of mangrove loss globally.
Aquafeeds
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.
Intelligence
First salmon stocked at high-energy offshore aquaculture site in Scotland’s Western Isles
Mowi has stocked its first salmon at a new high-energy offshore aquaculture site, expanding capacity in Scotland's Western Isles.
Intelligence
Can AI tool from NASA track harmful algal blooms from space?
A NASA-developed artificial intelligence tool uses satellite data to detect harmful algal blooms in U.S. coastal waters.
Fisheries
Canada invests in ghost fishing gear removal and marine ecosystem protection
Canada is investing $10 million over three years to remove ghost fishing gear and support marine ecosystem protection.
Fisheries
Juvenile Chinook salmon in Fraser River are swimming in a ‘chemical cocktail,’ study warns
From caffeine to cocaine, researchers found juvenile Chinook salmon in the Fraser River are feeding and growing in a chemical soup.
Responsibility
Ocean warming is accelerating the loss of Maine’s kelp forests, study finds
Researchers found ocean warming is accelerating the shift from kelp forests to turf algae along the Maine coast.
Health & Welfare
Why do stressed salmon make clicking sounds? Researchers still aren’t sure
SINTEF researchers found stressed salmon produced unusual clicking sounds during experiments examining noise and fish welfare in aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
Scottish salmon survival rates hit record highs in early 2026
Scottish salmon survival rates reached record highs in early 2026, reflecting continued investment in fish health and farm management.