Innovation & Investment
Researchers develop a biodegradable film that keeps food fresh for longer
A new biodegradable film is a derivative of limonene from citrus rind, blended with chitosan, a biopolymer from exoskeletons of crustaceans.
Responsibility
European Commission to step up measures to curb shark-finning trade
The European Commission will explore legislative measures to end the shark fin trade, along with improved data collection and research.
Intelligence
Icelandic biologics company using fish skins to heal wounds is acquired for more than $1 billion
Danish medical products company Coloplast will acquire Kerecis, a biologics wound-care company in Iceland using fish skins to heal wounds.
Responsibility
Community-focused research project to explore regenerative farming in Australian waters
A community-focused research project will explore the responsible growth of regenerative farming in waters off the New South Wales coast.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy announces unique giant kelp forest restoration project in Tasmania
A first-of-its-kind unique partnership with the Nature Conservancy Australia will seek to restore and "future-proof" giant kelp forests.
Innovation & Investment
Zhongkai University Researchers develop UAV-mounted water quality sampling and multi-parameter monitoring system
An experimental airborne system is effective at water quality sampling and monitoring, with superior mobility, safety and lower operating costs.
Intelligence
Can artificial intelligence revolutionize barramundi aquaculture?
Artificial intelligence can "push the boundaries of aquaculture" to help meet global food demand, says a University of Queensland researcher.
Fisheries
Ocean warming increases risk of salmon bycatch in Pacific hake fishery
Ocean warming and increased frequency of marine heatwaves could lead to higher Chinook salmon bycatch rates, scientists say.
Responsibility
‘Red sea plume’ alga may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cow manure
Adding red sea plume (Asparagopsis taxiformis) to stored dairy cow manure can cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half, a new study finds.
Fisheries
Can using biodegradable fishing gear help reduce the cost of ghost fishing?
Biodegradable fishing gear must improve to help address the environmental and economic impacts of ghost fishing, a new study concludes.
Responsibility
Study: Aquaculture sector shows ‘enormous potential’ to generate circular economy initiatives through plastics recycling
Plastic recycling from the aquaculture sector can be a commercially viable circular economy initiative, concludes SINTEF researchers.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture tech firm to trial novel fish welfare technology with Mowi Canada West
Novel "ecosystem-supporting" technology may improve fish welfare and performance, and reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish.
Health & Welfare
Fish health company launches continuous barrier monitoring for aquaculture
Biotech pioneer QuantiDoc's Veribarr tool gives an objective, quantitative measure of the strength of a farmed fish's skin, gills and guts.
Intelligence
New tool helps implement global industry standards on seafood traceability
A new tool from GDST is designed to help assess progress in implementing seafood traceability standards across the supply chain.
Intelligence
Alaska salmon processors trialing CQF’s portable quality-measuring device
Salmon processors are using a bioelectrical impedance analysis device as part of a wider commitment to improving product quality.
Innovation & Investment
Can a genomic chip in Galician mussels lead to improved seafood traceability?
A new genomic chip guarantees the authenticity of Galician mussels, leading to improved seafood traceability and food fraud prevention.