Fisheries
Metastudy finds large-scale marine protected areas boost tuna populations
A new study finds that large-scale marine protected areas boost tuna populations and catch rates, benefiting both ecosystems and fisheries.
Intelligence
Rabobank: Production growth for key aquaculture species in 2025; modest gains for salmon and shrimp
Global aquaculture is set for growth in 2025, led by finfish production, but trade and market risks remain a concern, according to Rabobank.
Intelligence
A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth: UCLA study
A diet rich in omega-3s and fish oil supplements may slow prostate cancer growth and delay aggressive treatments in early-stage cases.
Aquafeeds
Canada approves use of a novel plant-based omega-3 oil for aquaculture feeds
Health Canada approves a novel omega-3 plant-based oil from canola for use in dietary supplements supporting health.
Fisheries
Acoustic telemetry used to track marine fisheries migrations
A new study uses acoustic telemetry to track aquatic species’ migrations, providing vital data for fisheries and marine conservation.
Aquafeeds
Canadian collaboration aims to expand canola for aquaculture feed
Joint project with Onda and the Canola Council of Canada aims to expand the use of canola as an ingredient for sustainable aquaculture feed.
Health & Welfare
Thai shrimp farm adopts humane stunning system to advance animal welfare
Shrimp producer Sea Farms in Thailand has adopted Ace Aquatec’s humane stunning system with cooperation from Shrimp Welfare Project.
Aquafeeds
Study re-evaluates the wild fish required for global aquaculture feed
Is aquaculture’s use of wild fish greater than commonly cited? Researcher says a broader approach can better calculate wild biomass used in aquaculture feed.
Fisheries
ISSF: Tuna fisheries improving, overfishing remains a challenge
New ISSF report shows 88 percent of the global tuna catch is from healthy stocks, signaling progress despite challenges with overfishing.
Fisheries
Global Squid Supply Chain Roundtable releases sourcing details for first time
The Global Squid Supply Chain Roundtable takes a step forward in advancing seafood transparency by publicly disclosing its squid sourcing.
Intelligence
Fish-rich diet may cut risk of cancers and rheumatoid arthritis
Three new studies show eating more fish, alongside other healthy foods, may cut the risk of gastrointestinal cancers and rheumatoid arthritis.
Responsibility
NOAA grant to boost climate resilience in coral reefs in Florida
A new NOAA-funded project will scale up novel interventions to increase climate resilience in coral reefs and leverage innovative technology.
Fisheries
MarinTrust, MSC collaboration will target marine ingredient supply chains
Two global wild-capture fisheries standards holders will be working together to enhance cooperation within marine ingredient supply chains.
Fisheries
ISSF: 99.1% of participating tuna companies comply with conservation measures
ISSF’s latest report shows 99.1 percent of participating tuna companies comply with 33 conservation measures.
Innovation & Investment
Rabobank: Hybrid flow-through systems could transform salmon farming
A new Rabobank report highlights that hybrid flow-through systems could transform aquaculture, but require investment and regulatory support.
Fisheries
ICCAT adopts stronger measures for tuna and swordfish fisheries management
New measures enhance responsible fisheries management of tuna and swordfish, emphasizing science, conservation and small-scale fisheries.