Responsibility
Can swapping red meat for a ‘forage fish’ diet save lives?
A study says adopting a forage fish diet could prevent up to 750,000 deaths from diet-related disease in 2050 and benefit the Global South.
Health & Welfare
SAIC boosts funding for cleaner fish vaccination research
SAIC funds research to fine-tune a cleaner fish vaccination, potentially improving sea lice control in salmon farming.
Intelligence
‘In Hot Water’ podcast to explore seafood and climate change
The new SAGE/Seaworthy podcast explores U.S. seafood regions, amplifies marginalized voices and showcases climate solutions.
Fisheries
Study: Many marine protected areas are failing to rebuild fish populations
To replenish adult spawners, marine protected areas, or MPAs, need strong enforcement, effective management and climate-friendly design to succeed.
Fisheries
With distinct genetic groups of mahimahi in the Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean, is a new fishery management approach needed?
A new study reveals genetic differences among mahimahi captured in the Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting the fishery management plan.
Intelligence
SAIC funds sea lice vaccination technology developed by Stirling and other partners
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has awarded funding to assess the efficacy of novel sea lice vaccine technology.
Intelligence
Scientists use lobster tags to study how offshore aquaculture restores marine habitats
The Ropes to Reefs project uses lobster tagging to assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm.
Responsibility
Study: Hypoxia is widespread in the ocean and increasing off the U.S. Pacific coast
A study found that in 2021, more than 50 percent of the continental shelf experienced the low-oxygen condition known as hypoxia.
Responsibility
Scientists call for science-based approach to shark conservation in Brazil’s Marine Protected Areas
A science-based approach to shark conservation in Brazil’s Marine Protected Areas may curb "destructive proposals" including shark culling.
Intelligence
Psychology study reveals why pescatarians prefer fish
University of Stirling researchers find that pescatarians’ preference for fish over land animal meat is rooted in perceived distance.
Fisheries
SFP and Hilborn Lab update the Fishery Improvement Project Database
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and Hilborn Lab have launched the sixth version of the Fishery Improvement Project Database.
Aquafeeds
Study: Aquaculture ‘making clear headway’ for alternative feed ingredients but scalability remains a challenge
A new IFFO review provides "sobering assessments" in the search for new protein sources for the aquaculture feed sector.
Responsibility
NatureScot and SSEN Distribution launch largest-ever Scottish seagrass planting program
The organizations team up to restore seagrass meadows with $2.5 million in funding, addressing both climate change and biodiversity loss.
Aquafeeds
Canada approves Veramaris’ algal oil for use in aquafeeds
Veramaris completed a three-year approval process for the inclusion of its algal oil, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, in salmon feeds in Canada.
Intelligence
Can artificial intelligence and IoT technology improve marine data collection?
Combining artificial intelligence and IoT technology could help monitor marine plastic waste or marine biodiversity, scientists say.
Aquafeeds
Artemia-farming startup looks to modular, land-based production model
Edinburgh startup farming artemia for aquafeeds partners with a Scottish innovation center to develop modular, land-based production systems.