Intelligence
Can environmental DNA combat deadly parasites threatening Canada’s oysters?
A new environmental DNA tool under development aims to advance early detection and tracking of deadly MSX and Dermo oyster parasites.
Health & Welfare
Bacterial mixtures from live-feed microalgae shows promise as alternative to antibiotics for aquaculture
Bacterial mixtures from live-feed microalgae can combat fish pathogens, offering a possible alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture.
Intelligence
Global omega-3 fatty acid shortage puts public health at risk, study warns
Study finds 85 percent of world's population is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, due partly to a shortage driven by environmental factors.
Fisheries
Crustacean ‘hotel rooms’ seen as food waste and quality solutions for Norway’s small fishing boats
An onboard cooling system for small fishing boats reduces food waste and fuel use, with one design storing langoustines in "hotel rooms."
Responsibility
Seaweed species face widespread local extinction by 2100, landmark report warns
A new report warns seaweed species face local extinction by 2100 and calls for global action to protect these vital marine habitats.
Aquafeeds
Global map of fishmeal and fish oil plants seeks to improve seafood traceability and management
Knowing the spatial distribution of fishmeal and fish oil plants can help promote seafood traceability and manage social, environmental and economic impacts.
Intelligence
New partnership aims to power next-generation AI tools for fish tracking and aquaculture
Innovasea and Mila partner to advance AI tools that improve fish tracking and production, aiming to boost efficiency across aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
Survey details the prevalence of mycotoxins in animal and fish feeds
New dsm-firmenich survey highlights the continued threat of mycotoxins in animal feed, with the highest levels found in China and South Asia.
Intelligence
Cambodia adds fish to national food security and nutrition strategy to aid health outcomes
Cambodia’s latest food security and nutrition strategy includes fish, aiming to promote healthy diets and tackle malnutrition nationwide.
Aquafeeds
Study assesses the ROI of including more omega-3 fatty acids in salmon feed
A new study finds that more omega-3 fatty acids in salmon diets boost survival, efficiency and quality, proving ROI in better nutrition.
Responsibility
Mowi: Scottish loch nutrients ‘virtually unaffected’ by nearly four decades of salmon farming
A review of 37 years of data finds that the nutrient status of a freshwater loch was not significantly altered by farming.
Health & Welfare
Seeking novel approaches to harmonize animal health and welfare in modern aquaculture
Aquatic Life Institute's Tessa Jane Gonzalez says incorporating animal welfare into aquaculture decision-making has strong ties to sustainability.
Intelligence
Is the snack market the secret to growing America’s seaweed farming industry?
Survey says ready-to-eat seaweed products added to familiar foods drives consumer appeal, and other insights for the seaweed farming sector.
Health & Welfare
Canadian biotech company secures patent for in-feed treatment to combat sea lice
EVAH’s patented in-feed treatment targets sea lice with over 99 percent efficacy, aiming to cut costs and improve fish welfare.
Innovation & Investment
Could ‘seawool’ – a textile made from mussel waste – be part of the future of sustainable design?
Seastex upcycles mussel waste into ‘seawool’ – a recyclable, biodegradable textile offering a green alternative to synthetics.
Fisheries
Study: Malaysia’s wild fish catch is stagnating while aquaculture surges
A new study finds aquaculture is driving growth in Malaysia’s aquatic food sector but that reforms are needed to ensure sustainability.