Intelligence
Indian shrimp omnichannel Aquaconnect to showcase tech at Paris Peace Forum
Aquaconnect, a technology-driven platform focused on servicing the Indian shrimp industry, will showcase at the Paris Peace Forum 2022.
Intelligence
Cooke Aquaculture details the economic impact of salmon farming in Scotland
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland touts its operations' economic and social impacts and discusses plans to expand in the remote island region.
Aquafeeds
Net-zero aquafeed facility planned for Iceland
BioMar Group and Síldarvinnslan will build a modern, net-zero aquafeed production facility in Iceland, an emerging aquaculture producer.
Health & Welfare
Auburn researchers map the blue catfish genome
The work will aid genetic improvement using gene-editing or genome-assisted selection and result in better breeds for the U.S. catfish industry.
Responsibility
Study: Rapid ocean warming in the Gulf of Maine reverses 900 years of cooling
A new study found rapid ocean warming in the Gulf of Maine has reversed 900 years of cooling, with consequences for the ecosystem and fisheries.
Responsibility
Researchers look at oysters’ ability to mitigate nitrogen
Oysters may play a role in removing nitrogen and improving water quality in the Great Bay estuary, near the University of New Hampshire.
Intelligence
Asparagopsis seaweed producer nets contract with cattle feed supplement maker
Blue Evolution, a producer of Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed, will supply Blue Ocean Barns with a feed supplement to suppress cow burps.
Intelligence
Remotely operated vehicles are helping aquaculture gain a deeper understanding of the seabed
Experts are using remotely operated vehicles to map and monitor the seabed, which could produce information to inform aquaculture operations.
Innovation & Investment
IFC announces $45 million loan for leading Ecuadorean shrimp producer
Top Ecuadorean shrimp exporter Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscilla will replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives and add automation.
Responsibility
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ measures below average this year
NOAA said that this year's Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” is smaller than expected, with low river discharge identified as a contributing factor.
Fisheries
Marine conservation effort in U.S. Virgin Islands aids key fish species, study finds
A new study has found that a 30-year marine conservation effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands has aided the recovery of a key fish species.
Fisheries
Survey: Global warming is a ‘major barrier’ to sustainable fisheries management
A recent poll found that EU fisheries stakeholders regard global warming as a threat to sustainably managing fisheries in the future.
Intelligence
‘Salmon Wars’ book earns a thumbs-down rating from aquaculture and fishing groups
New book, “Salmon Wars, The Dark Underbelly of our Favorite Fish,” is garnering criticism for rehashing old or incorrect information.
Innovation & Investment
Irish government injects millions into aquaculture projects
The Irish government will devote €20 million in funding for capital investments to boost its aquaculture sector in Ireland.
Intelligence
Researchers uncover how water purification affects water quality in recirculating aquaculture systems
A new study from Skoltech examined how water purification affects water quality in recirculating aquaculture systems.
Health & Welfare
With warming waters, will fish suffer from oxygen deprivation?
A new study has found that larger fishes are more likely to experience oxygen deficiency in warming water than smaller species.