Responsibility
Research shows rising sea levels pose major threat to Queensland aquaculture
New research warns that more than 43 percent of Queensland’s aquaculture sites could be underwater by 2100 due to rising sea levels.
Responsibility
Sustainable mollusk farming project aims to boost food security in Asia
New global research initiative targets more sustainable, resilient mollusk farming in Asia amid climate and food security challenges.
Intelligence
Study identifies profitable methods for Maine scallop farmers
A new UMaine study compares scallop farming methods, offering insights to help Maine growers boost yields, reduce labor and increase profits.
Health & Welfare
FAI app launch in Kenya aims to strengthen animal welfare in aquaculture
Kenya welcomes FAI's Tilapia Welfare App to advance animal welfare in aquaculture with tools to boost fish care and farm performance.
Health & Welfare
From bees to shrimp: How buzz around innate immunity could reshape production and disease prevention in shrimp aquaculture
A new technique tapping into innate immunity and first proven in honeybees could mark a major shift in disease prevention in shrimp aquaculture.
Fisheries
Biodegradable fish aggregating device may help tuna fisheries cut plastic pollution
Spanish marine tech firms launch an industrial-scale biodegradable fish aggregating device to cut ocean plastic pollution in tuna fisheries.
Innovation & Investment
U.K. initiative to combat rising threat of harmful algal blooms to aquaculture
New UK-wide training will help aquaculture tackle harmful algal blooms with standard reporting and early warning systems.
Intelligence
Plant- and fish-based diets tied to healthier aging, study finds
A new study links plant-based diets with some fish and low-processed foods to higher odds of reaching 70 in good physical and mental health.
Innovation & Investment
University of Stirling leads sustainable aquaculture project in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
The AquaSoS project uses digital tools to boost sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam, addressing disease, climate change and pollution.
Intelligence
Does eating seafood make kids more social? New study suggests a link
A new study finds that children who eat little seafood may be less likely to show prosocial behaviors like sharing and cooperating.
Health & Welfare
Another UK supermarket chain makes shrimp sourcing commitments regarding eyestalk ablation and electrical stunning
Co-op says that by 2027 its shrimp sourcing policy will forbid eyestalk ablation and require electrical stunning pre-slaughter.
Intelligence
Research team is first to farm Queensland giant grouper in Europe using a recirculating aquaculture system
Using a recirculating aquaculture system, researchers successfully farmed the Queensland giant grouper in Europe for the first time.
Innovation & Investment
SuperGround to scale food-waste tech that transforms fish scraps and chicken bones into protein
In a funding round led by The Blue Revolution Fund, the Finnish company raises $2.7 million to scale its food waste technology.
Innovation & Investment
Oceanloop nets millions in loans to build first land-based shrimp farm in Spain
Oceanloop's $38 million loan will be used to build a land-based shrimp farm in Spain and expand operations in Germany.
Aquafeeds
New metric from Stirling aims to help fish farmers boost nutrition retention
A new "nFIFO" metric may help fish farmers boost nutrient retention, reduce waste and lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
Fisheries
ALI report spotlights emerging animal welfare practices in commercial fisheries
The Aquatic Life Institute highlights animal welfare innovations for fisheries, linking humane practices to sustainability and product quality.