Aquafeeds
Skretting partners with Zooca Calanus to develop copepod-based aquaculture feeds
New partnership aims to develop a more sustainable aquafeed with Calanus finmarchicus, a tiny marine copepod rich in essential nutrients.
Innovation & Investment
Court of auditors says EU aquaculture production is ‘stagnating’ despite billions in funding
Overall EU aquaculture production has "flatlined" and the sector's environmental impact can’t be reliably measured, a new report finds.
Intelligence
Could a new CRISPR gene editing technology lead to innovation in aquaculture?
Innovative CRISPR gene editing technology tailored for aquaculture improves safety and unimpeded legal accessibility compared to CRISPR-Cas9.
Intelligence
After a turbulent 2023, ‘signs of optimism’ ahead for global seafood production
Rabobank's annual seafood production report suggests a more optimistic production outlook for 2024 compared to 2023.
Fisheries
AI-powered crab gender identification could improve fishery management and conservation
An AI-powered model developed by researchers "vastly outperformed" humans in correctly identifying the gender of horsehair crabs.
Fisheries
$18 million invested in fishing gear innovation to support North Atlantic right whale conservation
NFWF-NOAA funding will help develop and integrate new fishing gear in New England fisheries to help North Atlantic right whale conservation.
Responsibility
Study proposes ‘more realistic’ modeling for climate change impacts on marine ecosystems
A new global model pinpoints marine regions where extreme temperatures are likely to have particularly harmful effects from climate change.
Responsibility
Maine seafood initiative celebrates 1 million meals served to families facing food insecurity
Collaboration between Maine's seafood sector, food banks and schools addressed food insecurity and infused millions into the local economy.
Intelligence
The secret to growing the seaweed farming industry? SAMS study says public trust
The emerging UK seaweed farming sector needs public backing for long-term success, the Scottish Association for Marine Science reports.
Fisheries
Which fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are most vulnerable to climate change?
Certain fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may be more vulnerable or resilient to climate change than others.
Fisheries
Canada funds new technology for snow crab vessels
Government funding will help nine snow crab companies in New Brunswick install refrigerated seawater systems in their vessels.
Responsibility
Novel chemical-free approach could create a circular model for treating aquaculture waste
An initiative could open up a new avenue for seafood producers to deal with aquaculture waste in a more circular way.
Health & Welfare
Salmon farmers in Scotland cut antibiotic usage by more than 50 percent in 2022
Less than 10 percent of seawater salmon farms in Scotland used antibiotics in 2022, according to a new report by the UK government.
Health & Welfare
Is the regulation of fish welfare based on scientifically validated criteria?
Study argues that applying Mertonian skepticism on claims of sentience and pain in fish and aquatic invertebrates is scientifically sound and prudent.
Fisheries
Dam removals, restoration project on Klamath River expected to help salmon
Dam removals on the Klamath River in Oregon and California are expected to restore salmon habitat originally altered more than 100 years ago.
Health & Welfare
Australian biotech company snags award for ‘ground-breaking’ shrimp pathogen detection product
Genics' shrimp pathogen detection product can detect 14 pathogens in one test, saving money and leading to early disease detection