Responsibility
Researchers look at oysters’ ability to mitigate nitrogen
Oysters may play a role in removing nitrogen and improving water quality in the Great Bay estuary, near the University of New Hampshire.
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‘Walk in like you own the place’: How inequality continues to impact women in aquaculture and the obstacles to change
The Women in North American Aquaculture Summit examined equal opportunity for women in aquaculture, barriers to participation and inequality solutions.
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Survey: Global warming is a ‘major barrier’ to sustainable fisheries management
A recent poll found that EU fisheries stakeholders regard global warming as a threat to sustainably managing fisheries in the future.
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Expanded polystyrene is a ‘waste nightmare’ but could non-EPS seafood packaging reduce ocean pollution?
Expanded polystyrene is common in seafood packaging, but threatens marine life and human health as ocean pollution. A growing number of alternatives are emerging.
Aquafeeds
This marine microalga could be a more sustainable aquaculture feed ingredient – but there’s a catch
A new study finds marine microalga Schizochytrium sp. could be a more sustainable fish feed ingredient than fish oil if 'more work' occurs across the supply chain.
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Scientists warn about climate change effects on fisheries and agriculture in tropical coastal communities
A new study is warning about the effects of climate change on fishing and agriculture in tropical coastal communities.
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Marine sustainability program aims to improve seafood traceability and transparency
Encompass™, Scoular’s fishmeal brand, is launching a new marine sustainability program to improve seafood traceability and transparency.
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Norway and FAO to help strengthen aquaculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka
FAO and Norad are helping develop the aquaculture and fisheries in Sri Lanka, with issues including IUU fishing and climate change.
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Study: Blue foods are ‘vital’ in the global food system but excluded from policymaking agenda
A new study says blue foods are “vital” to the global food system, but are often left out of food system analyses, policies and investments.
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Experts: Climate change is altering fishing industry in North and Baltic seas
Climate change alters the fishing industry and the impact is already being felt, according to experts at fish international.
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Study pinpoints Pacific Ocean priority areas to consider for marine conservation
New research has pinpointed four high-traffic areas in the Pacific Ocean that should be considered "high priority" for marine conservation.
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Pictou Landing First Nation to operate moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia
Pictou Landing First Nation will operate a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia, with the federal government's understanding.
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Experts: World’s coral reefs could vanish by 2050 without climate action
An international team of environmental scientists warn that the world’s coral reefs are likely to disappear by 2050 without climate action.
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Newly established Global Fishing Index says nearly half of global fish stocks overfished – but is it right?
The decline in fish populations is "far worse" than previously estimated, according to the Global Fishing Index, a new assessment of fish stocks. One noted expert, however, disagrees.
Responsibility
PEI Aquaculture Alliance swaps 87,000 Styrofoam buoys with more sustainable option
Concerned with pollution, the PEI Aquaculture Alliance swaps 87,000 Styrofoam buoys with a more sustainable option to curb shoreline waste.
Innovation & Investment
Service, passion will grow aquaculture responsibly
GAA Executive Director Wally Stevens reflects on Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day and urges all aquaculture leaders to serve the industry in a pre-competitive manner. Service is defined, he said, by an individual’s ability to put aside the needs of his or her organization and confront shared challenges.