Intelligence
Simon MacKenzie appointed head of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture
Longtime university researcher Prof. Simon MacKenzie will helm the school’s Institute of Aquaculture, succeeding Selina Stead, beginning Jan. 1.
Aquafeeds
Stirling researcher identifies range of potential uses for aquaculture byproducts
Byproducts from aquaculture can increase the industry’s sustainability and contribute to other sectors like diet supplements, cosmetics and animal feeds, a new study concludes.
Innovation & Investment
FlipFarm’s semi-automated oyster-farming system wins the Global Aquaculture Innovation Award
FlipFarm Systems’ semi-automated method for oyster farming has won the Global Seafood Alliance’s annual Global Aquaculture Innovation Award.
Innovation & Investment
Portuguese clam grower closes Series B financing round led by Aqua-Spark, Semapa
Oceano Fresco, a Portuguese producer of clams native to Europe, closed a €6.1 million Series B financing round led by Aqua-Spark and Semapa NEXT.
Intelligence
Sunnyvale Seafood CEO and GSA board member Sedacca to retire
Shrimp industry veteran and GSA board member Jeff Sedacca will retire at the end of this year to focus on U.S. aquaculture development.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy defines restorative aquaculture in new study
The Nature Conservancy's latest study sets out a standard definition of and global principles for restorative aquaculture.
Intelligence
Nueva Pescanova opens aquaculture R&D facility in Spain
Nueva Pescanova's private aquaculture research center aims to improve health, nutrition, welfare, sustainability and new species development.
Innovation & Investment
Aqua-Spark acquires stake in biotech company Hofseth Biocare
Aqua-Spark has acquired a stake in Norwegian biotech company Hofseth Biocare, which valorizes farmed salmon byproducts for consumer goods.
Responsibility
Orkney Islands hatchery engages in restorative aquaculture initiative
As part of a restorative aquaculture initiative, Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, a multi-species aquaculture hatchery in the Orkney Islands, has released its first stock of native flat oyster spat into the ocean.
Aquafeeds
In feeding trials, FeedKind shown to boost shrimp survivability against EMS
Novel feed ingredient FeedKind can significantly reduce the risk of Early Mortality Syndrome, a disease that has cost the global industry billions.
Intelligence
Paper seeks to quell ‘myths and unfounded criticisms’ of marine aquaculture
Open-access paper refutes prevalent criticisms about marine aquaculture and what it calls “myths and assumptions” about offshore fish farming.
Responsibility
NOAA invests millions to take on harmful algal blooms
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced $15.2 million in funding to research harmful algal blooms throughout U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters.
Responsibility
Scottish Sea Farms launches hybrid-power workboat to reduce carbon footprint
Scottish Sea Farms has added a hybrid power workboat to its fleet, which could cut fuel costs by up to 50 percent and reduce its overall carbon footprint.
Responsibility
Joint initiative to replenish oyster population in Baltimore Harbor
Using a solar-powered automated aquaculture system, a collaboration aims to replenish the native oyster population in the Baltimore Harbor.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy issues $1 million in aquaculture grants
The Nature Conservancy will provide $1 million in grants to support conservation and innovation in the U.S. aquaculture industry.
Intelligence
Maine Aquaculture Occupational Standards released
The first Maine Aquaculture Occupational Standards specify workforce skills and training needs for the state’s growing aquaculture sector.