Fisheries
Thai Union becomes first company to join bycatch reduction pledge
Seafood giant signs on to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership initiative aiming to reduce the bycatch of vulnerable marine wildlife.
Innovation & Investment
Can drones detect early signs of oyster reef deterioration?
New research shows that the digital elevation map produced by drones can accurately determine the condition of an oyster reef.
Intelligence
UK, India ink research agreement to advance shrimp farming, HAB detection, fisheries
The UK and India will help develop joint research programs, like using “cutting edge UK technology” to spot diseases in shrimp aquaculture.
Fisheries
NOAA report shows ‘continued progress’ in U.S. fisheries management
The report highlights successful fisheries management in the U.S. and the broad economic impact of commercial and recreational fisheries.
Intelligence
FAO issues ‘roadmap’ for early harmful algal bloom warning systems
Document provides guidance to implement or improve early warning systems for harmful algal blooms that threaten seafood and public health.
Aquafeeds
MiAlgae launches novel nutrient-rich powder for use in aquaculture feed
NaturAlgae, a dry powder with a high concentration of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and other oils, can be added to aquaculture feed.
Fisheries
Can a fishermen-developed ‘banger bar’ help reduce risk of injury on crab boats?
Study finds that having a metal bar to bang crab pots against during harvest can help fishermen prevent injury.
Fisheries
Cargill and Skretting join $100 million global fisheries-improvement initiative
New global financing model aims to catalyze more than $100 million in sustainable fisheries improvement by 2030.
Responsibility
Hawai’i nets $5 million-plus to tackle marine debris
NOAA Sea Grant will support projects to remove and recycle marine debris, improve fishing net technology and develop community partnerships.
Innovation & Investment
Morgan Stanley: Sustainable aquaculture expansion a ‘major investment opportunity’
The financial services leader says expanding responsible aquaculture is one of the four largest opportunities for ocean impact investment.
Health & Welfare
British Veterinary Association to explore aquaculture, wants to ‘futureproof’ the sector
The British Veterinary Association will research the health and welfare needs of farmed fish and is urging vets to consider jobs in the sector.
Fisheries
Study: Cold water, diverse survival strategies may be key to Chinook salmon success in a changing climate
Researchers find a strong link between Chinook salmon abundance trends and time spent in relatively cold freshwater and marine habitats.
Responsibility
SBTi initiative approves aquafeed manufacturer’s ‘ambitious’ climate action targets
BioMar's climate action targets were validated and approved by the SBTi, hitting a milestone in BioMar's overall sustainability plan.
Aquafeeds
Aqua-Spark invests in Finnish biotech startup to scale up fungal protein production
Funding enables eniferBio to scale up production of PEKILO® fungal protein powder and seek approval from the EU and other markets.
Aquafeeds
Can paper byproducts serve as a novel protein ingredient for aquaculture?
Sylvamo is partnering with industrial biotechnology company Cirkular to produce a novel protein ingredient from paper byproducts.
Fisheries
Researchers: AI video surveys increase efficiency in fisheries assessments
Artificial intelligence and machine-learning technologies have great potential in video fisheries surveys, a research team has determined.