Fisheries
MSC: United States is a global fisheries management leader
Ninety percent of U.S. fisheries by volume meet rigorous requirements for environmentally sustainable fishing practices, according to MSC.
Health & Welfare
Project targets fish welfare to protect Amazonian livelihoods and rainforest conservation
Researchers will aim to improve fish welfare in the ornamental trade while supporting Amazonian communities and rainforest conservation.
Fisheries
Can an electric-field device mitigate shark bycatch in commercial fisheries?
Tests show a simple zinc-and-graphite device can significantly reduce shark bycatch on longlines without affecting tuna or swordfish catches.
Health & Welfare
Leading Vietnamese shrimp producer commits to humane slaughter
Vietnamese shrimp producer Trang Corporation adopts humane stunning at harvest after joining a program focused on animal welfare.
Fisheries
BBNJ treaty enters into force, strengthening governance of the high seas
The BBNJ treaty has entered into force, with FAO supporting countries in implementing the agreement to strengthen global ocean governance.
Health & Welfare
TCRS secures grant to advance farmed fish welfare research
A grant from Coefficient Giving will fund research into humane slaughter methods, advancing animal welfare during seafood processing.
Intelligence
Industry guide reveals how full utilization can unlock value of shrimp byproducts
A new report explores how the global shrimp industry can eliminate waste by transforming processing byproducts into valuable products.
Responsibility
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2025, underscoring need for climate action
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2025, signaling accelerating climate change and its growing influence on weather worldwide.
Health & Welfare
Training hub launched to fast-track animal welfare in shrimp farming
FAI’s new Shrimp Hub offers training and tools to help shrimp producers advance animal welfare across the supply chain.
Responsibility
No more landfills: Great Lakes region commits to full utilization of fish byproducts
Most Great Lakes commercial fish waste is no longer landfilled, as companies commit to full utilization and new markets for byproducts.
Fisheries
Tracking fishing fleets may reveal early warning signs of marine ecosystem changes
Study finds that tracking fishing fleet movements can detect climate-driven marine ecosystem changes faster than traditional ocean indicators.
Fisheries
Membertou First Nation to test Canada’s first electric boat in commercial lobster fishery
A First Nations-led project will test Canada’s first electric boat and assess if electric vessels can work in the commercial lobster fishery.
Responsibility
IFT examines the future of aquatic food systems and supply chains
Aquatic foods can contribute to a healthier population and a more resilient food system by bringing together research and sustainable seafood supply chains.
Fisheries
Five-year initiative aims to strengthen fisheries management in the Gulf of Thailand
A five-year initiative seeks to strengthen fisheries management and support overexploited fish stocks in the Gulf of Thailand.
Intelligence
Do salmon lice from submerged cages produce larvae that swim deeper?
Is the depth preference for salmon lice larvae influenced by their environment? Management strategies may trigger evolutionary responses.
Health & Welfare
Study focuses on tissue remodeling and disease resilience in farmed salmon
A University of Stirling study will examine tissue repair and disease resilience in farmed salmon, targeting gill and skin health challenges.