Intelligence
GDST recognizes first software products for interoperable digital traceability
The Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability said three tech vendors and a platform have digital traceability products to implement GDST standards.
Intelligence
Semi-closed salmon farm ‘of national significance’ meets resistance in Scotland
Scotland's National Park officials oppose the development of a semi-closed-containment salmon farm, despite its "national significance."
Intelligence
Arctic char producer partners with custom genetics firm CAT
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies teams with Canada’s Icy Waters Ltd. on a new breeding program for Arctic char raised in RAS.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture researchers begin work on first non-lethal immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon
Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon that could monitor all aspects of fish health.
Intelligence
Rabobank: Premium aquaculture ‘the decade’s winner’ of the global seafood trade
A Rabobank report reveals that the global seafood trade has reached record growth, with premium aquaculture in the lead.
Intelligence
Innovasea launches remote-control aquaculture platform with real-time data
Innovasea has launched an advanced aquaculture platform that enables fish farmers to 24/7 monitor, manage and control operations remotely.
Innovation & Investment
BlueTrace wins NOAA grant for shellfish tagging and traceability
Maine-based shellfish technology company awarded a $500,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant to expedite innovative shellfish tagging and traceability efforts.
Innovation & Investment
Ocean 14 Capital Fund invests in Brazilian tilapia producer
The Ocean 14 Capital fund is investing over €10 million (U.S. $9.7 million) in Tilabras, a leading Brazilian tilapia producer.
Health & Welfare
Scotland wins bid to host international sea lice summit
Scotland will host the biennial International Sea Lice Conference in 2024, after a successful bid led by SAIC.
Aquafeeds
F3 Challenge names its Carnivore Edition winners at GOAL 2022
Three winners were awarded a $100,000 prize in the F3 Challenge Carnivore Edition, the global aquaculture industry’s aquaculture feed contest.
Innovation & Investment
Cruz Foam, Aristogene Biosciences win GSA’s annual Innovation Awards
Companies with alternatives to polystyrene (Cruz Foam) and antibiotics (Aristogene Biosciences) take home the annual awards at GOAL 2022.
Innovation & Investment
Is modular fish farming an affordable alternative to recirculating aquaculture systems?
A new modular fish farming concept may offer an affordable alternative to recirculating aquaculture systems.
Responsibility
Fast-melting Arctic ice may contribute to an ‘extraordinary increase’ in ocean acidification
A study has found an “extraordinary increase” in ocean acidification and a strong correlation with the increasing rate of Arctic ice melting.
Fisheries
Study: Pyridine is ‘highly toxic’ to crabs and caused 2021 die-off
A Newcastle University study found that pyridine is 'highly toxic' to crabs and is the chemical responsible for crab and lobster die-offs in the United Kingdom.
Intelligence
Hurricane Fiona was a ‘historic, extreme event’ for Atlantic Canada – and hit the seafood sector hard
As the clean-up from Hurricane Fiona begins, Atlantic Canada communities survey the damage caused to fisheries and aquaculture operations.
Intelligence
Could a virtual reality tool boost the health and safety for divers on fish farms?
Researchers are developing a new diving virtual reality tool that could reduce diving time and enhance the efficiency of aquaculture operations.