Intelligence
Eight-year study finds no clear link with B.C. salmon farms and sea lice
Study finds no consistent drop in sea lice on wild salmon after B.C. closures, challenging claims about aquaculture impacts.
Health & Welfare
New training helps aquaculture workers tackle harmful algal blooms
New training helps aquaculture workers detect and manage harmful algal blooms, protecting fish health amid rising ocean temperatures.
Innovation & Investment
Canada backs AI-enabled aquaculture technology project to grow $159B ocean economy
New aquaculture technology project uses AI-powered cameras and advanced sensors to monitor fish health and improve farm efficiency.
Innovation & Investment
Underwater robot seeks to scale New Zealand mussel farming
A new underwater robot could help grow New Zealand's mussel farming industry by automating growth monitoring and harvest planning.
Aquafeeds
Can farmed salmon retain flesh color under stress? Research points to a nutritional solution
Stress reduces the color intensity of farmed salmon fillets, but adding high levels of vitamin A and astaxanthin in feed may help maintain pigmentation under pressure.
Health & Welfare
Salmon skin cell discovery could improve wound healing and fish health in aquaculture
Scientists discover stem-like skin cells in salmon that aid healing, offering new ways to boost fish health and survival in aquaculture.
Fisheries
Bycatch release tools help boost crew safety and sustainability in tuna fisheries
New onboard tech helps tuna fisheries release bycatch with minimal handling, improving crew safety and advancing sustainability goals.
Health & Welfare
Bacterial mixtures from live-feed microalgae shows promise as alternative to antibiotics for aquaculture
Bacterial mixtures from live-feed microalgae can combat fish pathogens, offering a possible alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture.
Intelligence
Can environmental DNA combat deadly parasites threatening Canada’s oysters?
A new environmental DNA tool under development aims to advance early detection and tracking of deadly MSX and Dermo oyster parasites.
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.
Fisheries
Crustacean ‘hotel rooms’ seen as food waste and quality solutions for Norway’s small fishing boats
An onboard cooling system for small fishing boats reduces food waste and fuel use, with one design storing langoustines in "hotel rooms."
Responsibility
Seaweed species face widespread local extinction by 2100, landmark report warns
A new report warns seaweed species face local extinction by 2100 and calls for global action to protect these vital marine habitats.
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.
Intelligence
New partnership aims to power next-generation AI tools for fish tracking and aquaculture
Innovasea and Mila partner to advance AI tools that improve fish tracking and production, aiming to boost efficiency across aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
Survey details the prevalence of mycotoxins in animal and fish feeds
New dsm-firmenich survey highlights the continued threat of mycotoxins in animal feed, with the highest levels found in China and South Asia.
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.