Intelligence
Aquaculture researcher and shrimp-farming pioneer Alain Michel dies
Alain Michel, an aquaculture researcher who helped develop shrimp-farming industries in tropical countries, has died, according to sources.
Intelligence
After long delays, U.S. EPA issues offshore aquaculture permit in Gulf of Mexico
As its offshore aquaculture project obtains a key permit for a demonstration-scale farm off the coast of Florida, Ocean Era CEO criticizes permitting process.
Responsibility
Satellites show phytoplankton productivity plunge in the Gulf of Maine
Phytoplankton are about 65 percent less productive in the Gulf of Maine than they were two decades ago, according to a new NASA-funded study.
Responsibility
Mexican aquaculture firm releases 30,000 endangered totoaba in the Sea of Cortez
Earth Ocean Farms has released another 30,000 juvenile totoaba into the Sea of Cortez in an effort to replenish stocks of the endangered fish.
Intelligence
Aquaculture research projects receive $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and AI
Three aquaculture research projects have received a combined $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Intelligence
Can technology protect salmon farms from harmful algal blooms?
Salmon farms are vulnerable to the impacts of harmful algal blooms. Scotland's aquaculture industry is embracing technology as a solution.
Intelligence
Maine kelp company discusses blue economy issues at World Economic Forum in Davos
Atlantic Sea Farms CEO speaks on blue foods and climate-change adaptation at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Responsibility
Leading scientists defend Canada’s peer-reviewed science advisory process on salmon farming
Nine top scientists are publicly defending the science and advice presented on salmon farming by the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat.
Responsibility
Norway and FAO to help strengthen aquaculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka
FAO and Norad are helping develop the aquaculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka, with issues including IUU fishing and climate change.
Responsibility
World Bank loan to Morocco will help launch its Blue Economy program
With the loan, Morocco will develop institutional frameworks, improve natural resources management and build a climate-resilient blue economy.
Innovation & Investment
Canadian government aid to boost Cape Breton oyster farming industry
The Canadian government is providing $2 million to help revitalize the Cape Breton oyster farming industry destroyed by MSX parasite.
Intelligence
Ocean acidification poses a greater threat to marine diatoms: study
Believed to be less susceptible to the effects of ocean acidification, marine diatoms could struggle to form silica-based shells, new research shows.
Health & Welfare
Benzopyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, found to harm bay scallops
A study has found that benzopyrene, a carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), can have toxic effects on bay scallops.
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Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht Nation renew five-year salmon farming protocol
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht First Nation have renewed a five-year protocol to guide salmon farming practices on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Intelligence
New ‘plug-and-play’ digital aquaculture system promises semi-autonomous operation
Researchers have designed a low-cost sensor system to help aquaculture producers digitalize operations without complex technical expertise.
California shellfish farmers need greater support to face effects of climate change, OSU study finds
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California shellfish farmers need greater support to face effects of climate change, OSU study finds
A new study found California shellfish farmers need improved access to data and stronger connections to adapt to the effects of climate change.