Responsibility
New definition for sustainable finfish farming could be ‘foundation stone’ for UK aquaculture
The SAIC board has endorsed a new definition of a sustainable approach to UK finfish farming that is a 'foundation stone' for aquaculture.
Intelligence
Supercooling Norwegian salmon before transport could save industry millions
Supercooling Norwegian salmon could save the industry $150 million annually in transport costs, says a Nofima report.
Fisheries
Norwegian fishing vessel can ‘hand-pick’ Iceland scallops, a potential boon for bottom fishing
The Arctic Pearl scallop-fishing vessel is equipped with new technology that is sensitive to the ocean-bottom ecosystem of the Barents Sea.
Intelligence
Wind turbine-powered offshore fish farm tech aims to boost salmon production in Scotland
Impact-9 claims its prototype submersible, floating offshore fish farm enclosure, ready for testing, could produce up to 2,500 tons of salmon a year.
Aquafeeds
Canada approves importation license for krill-based ingredient Qrill Aqua
CFIA this week approved imports of Norway-based Aker BioMarine’s Qrill Aqua, a krill meal product and aquafeed ingredient that boosts fish performance.
Responsibility
Certification groups criticize Seafood Watch downgrade of Chilean farmed trout to the ‘avoid’ list
A Seafood Watch decision to downgrade Chilean farmed trout to "avoid" stirs controversy and criticism from third-party certification bodies.
Intelligence
Kingfish Maine gets green light to build new U.S. aquaculture facility
Kingfish Maine has received final approval to start building its new U.S. aquaculture facility in the Town of Jonesport, Maine.
Fisheries
Spanish fishers embracing fisheries management app
Gulf of Cádiz fishers are using the ProPesca fisheries management app to responsibly oversee fisheries and ensure their livelihoods.
Innovation & Investment
Urchinomics and Maruyama Suisan launch sea urchin ranching site in Japan
Sea urchin aquaculture venture Urchinomics has opened a sea urchin-ranching site in Nagato, Japan, in partnership with seafood processor Maruyama Suisan.
Health & Welfare
EU launches $5M aquaculture research project to enhance farmed fish health and welfare
Horizon Europe has launched a new aquaculture research project to improve farmed fish health and welfare in Europe.
Fisheries
ICCAT adopts modernized fisheries management plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna
Regional fishery management organization adopts modernized fisheries management plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna that could help replenish fish stocks.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture research project secures funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam
The University of Stirling has secured funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam, with the aim to enhance fish quality.
Aquafeeds
Researchers suggest recycling marine waste from inactive oil platforms into aquaculture feed
A new study is looking at ways marine growth from decommissioned oil and gas platforms could be used for livestock and aquaculture feed.
Fisheries
MSC suspends certification for Maine lobster fishery, enraging state’s political leaders
Maine’s governor and Congressional delegation say activists with an "axe to grind" led to the Marine Stewardship Council's decision to suspend Maine lobster’s certification.
Intelligence
U.S. seafood groups want independent review of Washington’s ban on steelhead farms
Three U.S. trade groups want an independent review of Washington's decision to not renew leases for Cooke Aquaculture Pacific’s steelhead farms.
Fisheries
Study highlights a slowed global aquaculture growth rate and need to rebuild wild fish stocks
A UBC study says the world 'needs aquaculture' but rebuilding declining wild fish stocks is essential to achieving global food security.