Fisheries
Great Salt Lake Artemia fishery becomes first U.S. inland fishery to earn MSC certification
Artemia cysts are stored and hatched for use as live feed for shrimp hatcheries and approximately 99 percent of the product is exported.
Responsibility
Study: Southwest Nova Scotia waters ‘littered’ with ghost fishing gear
Scientists hauled in almost 55,000 pounds of ghost fishing gear from the seafloor – an estimated economic loss of $240,000 yearly.
Fisheries
U.S. fishing policy hits conservation and economic goals, new studies conclude
Two new studies find that U.S. fishing policy is rebuilding fish populations while not preventing most fishers from making their catch.
Fisheries
U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery enters two certification assessments
The American Shrimp Processors Association has entered the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery into sustainability assessments.
Fisheries
Could losing a sense of smell explain why crab populations are declining?
A study finds ocean acidification causes Dungeness crabs to sniff less frequently, which may contribute to the crab population collapse.
Fisheries
UW-CSIRO researcher identifies ‘good and best’ stock assessment practices and the consequences of ignoring them
A recommended fisheries stock assessment approach can help ensure best practices that are suitable to support management decisions.
Innovation & Investment
Stanford grant program to fuel ‘bold, creative solutions’ to climate change, ocean conservation
The Big Ideas for Oceans grants will support research designed to help address climate change and advance ocean conservation.
Innovation & Investment
Salmon farmer adopts biomass estimation tech on four sites
A pilot showed that InnovaSea's BiomassPro biomass estimation device was 99.7% accurate compared to actual harvest data at Creative Salmon.
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.
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.
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.