Intelligence
Study: Better understanding of seafood sales messaging could improve global trade
Study on seafood marketing messaging could help improve communication with consumers and drive the seafood industry.
Intelligence
Marketing pros launch ‘Fed By Blue’ initiative at SXSW
Fed By Blue, a new science-based communications initiative promoting blue foods, was launched at the SXSW conference in Texas.
Intelligence
Reunited: A confident but cautious industry returns to Seafood Expo North America
At the first Seafood Expo North America since 2019, excitement, relief and the familiar smells of sauteed seafood samples were in the air once again.
Responsibility
Study: Some fish species can change faster to cope with ocean acidification
A new study found that some fish species evolve faster to cope with ocean acidification, helping maintain population size and biodiversity.
Intelligence
The seafood technology we didn’t know we needed: a sea urchin vacuum
An Indigenous business operating in Atlantic Canada is testing a sea urchin vacuum developed by C Robotics to improve harvesting efficiency.
Intelligence
Tasmania passes bill to support offshore marine aquaculture research
Tasmania has passed a bill to enable offshore marine aquaculture research, which will help sustainably grow the salmon farming industry.
Intelligence
Study: Global food policy and research ‘inflates growth potential of mariculture’ and undervalues freshwater aquaculture
A new study finds that research inflates the growth potential of mariculture and undervalues the production potential for freshwater aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
Fact check: Global fed aquaculture produces three to four times as much fish as it consumes
University of Stirling researchers say fed aquaculture efficiently utilizes traditional marine feed ingredients, refuting a recent published study.
Aquafeeds
Nutreco and Skretting release new policy for responsibly sourcing marine feed ingredients
Nutreco and Skretting have released a new policy for responsibly sourcing marine feed ingredients for its global operations.
Innovation & Investment
Stirling Council OKs plans for National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub
The University of Stirling’s plans for a world-class aquaculture research and innovation facility are a step closer to reality.
Responsibility
Report: Aquaculture may offer ‘potential nature-based solutions’
A new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature suggests some aquaculture systems may be "nature-based solutions."
Intelligence
NOAA: ‘Marine finfish aquaculture has no adverse impact on native species in Puget Sound’
NOAA has found that marine finfish aquaculture in Puget Sound has little to no negative impact on native species.
Intelligence
Maine aquaculture producers are given a seafood distribution guide
The state's aquaculture association’s new guide will inform producers about distribution channels and how to bring their products to market.
Intelligence
NOAA releases new marine aquaculture permitting guide
NOAA has released a new guide to help navigate the federal marine aquaculture permitting process in U.S. waters.
Health & Welfare
New tool aims to identify and reduce impact of chemicals and diseases in aquaculture
Cefas and the University of Exeter's Seafood Risk Tool can identify and reduce the impact of chemicals and diseases in aquaculture.
Innovation & Investment
Moleaer: Nanobubble technology a good fit for semi-closed salmon systems
Nanobubble technology company Moleaer’s collaboration with Grieg and CPI Equipment results in lower oxygen use on a semi-closed salmon farm.