Fisheries
Experts propose new Atlantic cod stock structure to inform fisheries management
An international group of researchers has recommended incorporating a new Atlantic cod stock structure into fisheries management.
Intelligence
NASF kicks off with a focus on sea lice and aquaculture innovation
Sea lice prevention technologies are big business in Norway. Several solutions were on display at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen.
Responsibility
Study: Ocean acidification and ocean warming hinder juvenile Atlantic sea scallop growth
Researchers find that ocean acidification conditions projected between now and 2100 would hinder the growth of juvenile Atlantic sea scallops.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy and Pew team up to support oyster aquaculture, restoration
Funding will help rebuild oyster reefs, as well as promote innovation, resilience and diversity within the oyster aquaculture industry.
Aquafeeds
BioMar expands beyond aquafeeds into bioremediation solutions for shrimp farming
BioMar expands its aquaculture feed offering with a bioremediation solution to ensure optimal environmental conditions for shrimp farming.
Health & Welfare
Study finds ‘great potential’ in alternatives to antibiotic use in aquaculture
A review outlines potential alternatives to antibiotic use in aquaculture but says that research funding is needed to advance the technology.
Aquafeeds
Alltech, Finnforel acquire feed facility in Finland for circular economy fish farming
Alltech is teaming up with Finnforel, a circular economy company based in Finland, to acquire the Raisioaqua fish feed facility from Raisio.
Fisheries
Study: Hatchery and fisheries management changes could help stabilize California’s Chinook salmon
NOAA-UC Santa Cruz: Changes at hatcheries and in fishery management could help restore the age structure of the state's Chinook salmon population.
Fisheries
Research explores how international policy can best impact cephalopods
A new study identified how international policy can increase the sustainability of the global cephalopod food system.
Responsibility
EU Commission eyes fisheries and aquaculture improvements to stop biodiversity loss
New measures aim to improve the fisheries and aquaculture sector, but some question their value in achieving COP15 biodiversity goals.
Intelligence
Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
Responsibility
Study: Aquaculture can be ‘part of the solution’ to marine ecosystem restoration
A new study has identified 12 potential ecological benefits of aquaculture, which can help marine ecosystem restoration.
Responsibility
New analysis and online tool shows value of aquatic foods in addressing global food challenges
A new interactive online tool and analysis shows how leveraging aquatic foods can help policymakers address multiple global challenges.
Aquafeeds
Calysta’s dried fermented protein, FeedKind, earns FDA GRAS status for aquafeeds
Calysta's dried fermented biomass FeedKind® has won generally recognized as safe status with the FDA, making it available for salmonid feeds.
Intelligence
Seafood traceability company BlueTrace nets additional funding for growth
Maine-based BlueTrace has raised more than $4 million to modernize seafood operations and traceability efforts.
Intelligence
Report: Moving BC salmon farms to land may not be economically viable
Regulatory uncertainty, high capital cost, low ROI and few incentives were identified as hurdles to moving BC salmon farms onto land.