Intelligence
Rabobank: Seafood industry faces ‘prolonged instability’ as tariffs, tensions reshape trade
RaboResearch analysts warn tariffs and tensions are disrupting the seafood trade, squeezing producers, raising prices and fueling instability.
Responsibility
‘Europe must act now’: Coalition urges EU to adopt blue foods action plan to address food security risks
Fisheries and aquaculture groups urge European Commission to adopt a blue foods action plan to address production and food security risks.
Health & Welfare
FAI introduces online training to advance fish health and welfare in tilapia aquaculture
FAI launches a free online training program on tilapia aquaculture, with five modules focused on fish welfare, health and farm productivity.
Intelligence
Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids linked to eye and brain health, studies suggest
Recent studies show omega-3 fatty acids help protect against childhood myopia and Alzheimer’s in women, highlighting fish’s health benefits.
Fisheries
Study finds that acoustics are seldom considered when developing strategies to protect fish populations at risk from extinction
Can integrating fish sonifery, soundscapes and noise pollution considerations into policy improve management, conservation and recovery?
Responsibility
Philippines designates new MPA to protect marine life and support local communities
The Philippines has designated the Bitaug MPA, protecting marine life and supporting local livelihoods through community management.
Responsibility
Survey reveals ‘stunning’ underwater images of marine life around salmon farm
A survey commissioned by Mowi documents thriving marine life around its salmon farm at Loch Hourn, highlighting local biodiversity.
Health & Welfare
University of Stirling’s new grant aims to advance fish welfare and responsible aquaculture in Southeast Asia
The University of Stirling has received $2.6M to improve fish welfare in Southeast Asia and promote responsible aquaculture practices.
Fisheries
Researchers point to ocean oxygen as key to improving fisheries management
Focusing on ocean oxygen as a dynamic, limited resource may improve fisheries management, according to Newcastle University researchers.
Fisheries
Climate change will increase labor risks in fisheries, study warns
Authors of a new Marine Policy paper call for integrated policy responses across climate, industrial fisheries and labor systems.
Health & Welfare
Rapid qPCR test designed for clam farmers to spot disease early
New qPCR test detects hemocytic neoplasia early in hard clams, improving harvests and sustainability in shellfish aquaculture.
Fisheries
Project ECO-CATCH aims to usher in a new era of Baltic and North Sea fishing
ECO-CATCH, an EU initiative to meld science, fisheries, industry, certification and civil society, focuses on the Baltic and North seas.
Innovation & Investment
First-ever captive breeding program for sardinella launched in the Philippines
The Philippines' national agriculture and fisheries leaders will breed Bali sardinella (Sardinella lemuru), locally known as tamban, in captivity.
Fisheries
Biogeographic and nutrient data for the world’s fishes identifies ideal portfolios of seafood consumption for every country
Fisheries allocation-optimization approach using biogeographic and nutrient data can identify the fish species each country should be consuming.
Fisheries
V-notching awareness campaign highlights responsible Maine lobster fishing technique
Maine Lobster advocacy groups launched an awareness campaign to promote a key conservation technique, v-notching, which lobstermen employ.
Fisheries
New AI tool seeks to advance inclusive, data-driven solutions for small-scale fisheries
SmartCatch won the top prize at a UN summit for its potential to drive change and help small-scale fisheries navigate critical planetary challenges.