Fisheries
Study: Pyridine is ‘highly toxic’ to crabs and caused 2021 die-off
A Newcastle University study found that pyridine is 'highly toxic' to crabs and is the chemical responsible for crab and lobster die-offs in the United Kingdom.
Responsibility
Fast-melting Arctic ice may contribute to an ‘extraordinary increase’ in ocean acidification
A study has found an “extraordinary increase” in ocean acidification and a strong correlation with the increasing rate of Arctic ice melting.
Intelligence
Hurricane Fiona was a ‘historic, extreme event’ for Atlantic Canada – and hit the seafood sector hard
As the clean-up from Hurricane Fiona begins, Atlantic Canada communities survey the damage caused to fisheries and aquaculture operations.
Intelligence
Could a virtual reality tool boost the health and safety for divers on fish farms?
Researchers are developing a new diving virtual reality tool that could reduce diving time and enhance the efficiency of aquaculture operations.
Intelligence
ThisFish Inc. launches seafood sector software directory
The directory has 60 filters and contains nearly 350 software, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies for the seafood sector.
Health & Welfare
Could a probiotic combination drastically improve oyster larvae survival?
Treating oyster larvae with specific combinations of probiotics can "significantly boost" their survival rates, says a new study.
Innovation & Investment
NOAA Sea Grant to invest $14 million to strengthen U.S. aquaculture
The federal funding will be spread across four strategic areas to improve U.S. aquaculture, informed by science and community needs.
Health & Welfare
Australian aquaculture producer adopts in-water stunning technology to enhance animal welfare
Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is installing an in-water electrical stunner to enhance animal welfare for its farmed fish.
Aquafeeds
Aquaterra’s canola oil improves salmon fillet quality in Nofima trials
Aquaterra® Advanced Omega-3 canola oil is shown to improve the visual and nutritional quality of farmed salmon when included in their diets.
Intelligence
It’s the current: Study identifying how mussel larvae move offers insights into where and how to farm them
A University of Stirling study has identified how mussel larvae move, which says "a lot about the best and worst locations for farms.”
Innovation & Investment
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation partners on sustainable aquaculture projects in Africa and Asia
FUTUREFISH is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on sustainable aquaculture projects in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Health & Welfare
Health test for salmon smolt may improve survival chances
Nofima scientists have developed a test that measures the immune status of salmon smolt that could increase the smolts’ chances of survival.
Innovation & Investment
Water quality monitors aim to revive centuries-old Hawaiian fishpond
Startup's water quality monitors were deployed in a centuries-old fishpond in Hawaii that had been devoid of aquatic life for 50 years.
Health & Welfare
Biotech startup FeedVax nets funding to develop oral vaccine for fish
Argentinian biotechnology startup FeedVax has received funding from Conservation International Ventures to develop an oral vaccine for fish.
Responsibility
Swapping meat for seafood could mean more nutritious and climate‑friendly diets
With a growing population and climate change threatening food security, Dalhousie researchers say seafood holds promise for global nutritional needs with low environmental impact.
Responsibility
Maine lobster industry speaks out against Seafood Watch ‘red-listing’
Seafood Watch urged consumers to avoid products from the Canadian snow crab and U.S. lobster fisheries, due to right whale entanglement risks.