Innovation & Investment
Chile’s first solar-powered net pen aims to cut aquaculture emissions and reduce diesel use
Mowi launches Chile’s first solar-powered pen, cutting diesel use and emissions while advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.
Health & Welfare
Early immune response key to sea lice resistance in Pacific salmon, study finds
Study links Pacific salmon’s rapid immune response to sea lice resistance – insights that could benefit Atlantic salmon farming.
Aquafeeds
Is olive oil a suitable and sustainable option for aquaculture feed enrichment?
Study shows olive oil could be a sustainable option for aquaculture feed, with Artemia adapting its fatty acid profile to plant-based oils.
Health & Welfare
Study calls for animal welfare improvements in global aquaculture
New study measures fish suffering during slaughter, offering data-driven, cost-effective solutions to improve animal welfare globally.
Responsibility
Scientists call for global conservation of wild seaweed at UN ocean summit
Wild seaweed must be protected like coral reefs, scientists argue, citing its role in climate, food security and ocean ecosystem health.
Fisheries
FAO: ‘Major advances’ to curb IUU fishing in the Mediterranean, Black Sea made in 10 years
Digital tools, policy reforms and regional coordination are helping close IUU fishing enforcement gaps in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
Aquafeeds
Veramaris boosts algae oil production by 61 percent while cutting emissions
A new Veramaris report signals that algae oil can be produced at scale with lower environmental impact, offering a stable alternative to fish oil.
Fisheries
Paper calls for permanent ban on high seas exploitation, including commercial fishing
Leading scientists say banning deep-sea mining, oil drilling and commercial fishing on high seas will safeguard ocean ecosystems
Health & Welfare
New training helps aquaculture workers tackle harmful algal blooms
New training helps aquaculture workers detect and manage harmful algal blooms, protecting fish health amid rising ocean temperatures.
Intelligence
Eight-year study finds no clear link with B.C. salmon farms and sea lice
Study finds no consistent drop in sea lice on wild salmon after B.C. closures, challenging claims about aquaculture impacts.
Innovation & Investment
Canada backs AI-enabled aquaculture technology project to grow $159B ocean economy
New aquaculture technology project uses AI-powered cameras and advanced sensors to monitor fish health and improve farm efficiency.
Innovation & Investment
Underwater robot seeks to scale New Zealand mussel farming
A new underwater robot could help grow New Zealand's mussel farming industry by automating growth monitoring and harvest planning.
Aquafeeds
Can farmed salmon retain flesh color under stress? Research points to a nutritional solution
Stress reduces the color intensity of farmed salmon fillets, but adding high levels of vitamin A and astaxanthin in feed may help maintain pigmentation under pressure.
Health & Welfare
Salmon skin cell discovery could improve wound healing and fish health in aquaculture
Scientists discover stem-like skin cells in salmon that aid healing, offering new ways to boost fish health and survival in aquaculture.
Fisheries
Bycatch release tools help boost crew safety and sustainability in tuna fisheries
New onboard tech helps tuna fisheries release bycatch with minimal handling, improving crew safety and advancing sustainability goals.
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.