Intelligence
First seaweed nursery course launched to boost UK seaweed farming industry
The first seaweed nursery training course is launched in the UK to teach cultivation skills that support sustainable seaweed farming growth.
Health & Welfare
Study focuses on tissue remodeling and disease resilience in farmed salmon
A University of Stirling study will examine tissue repair and disease resilience in farmed salmon, targeting gill and skin health challenges.
Health & Welfare
Nestlé backs integrated multi-trophic aquaculture projects to promote sustainable food production and ocean health
Nestlé explores integrated multi-trophic aquaculture through global projects to boost sustainability, ocean health and food production.
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.
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
University of Plymouth student wins prestigious award for sustainable aquaculture excellence
dsm-firmenich awards Naomi D. Smith for excellence in sustainable aquaculture, recognizing her commitment to eco-friendly seafood production.
Responsibility
Experts urge UK to embrace local fish for better health and to achieve climate goals
Boosting seafood consumption of local fish in the UK can improve health and meet climate goals, concludes a new study.
Intelligence
Offshore mussel farm restores shellfish reefs to England’s south coast after 150 years
New research links offshore mussel farm in Lyme Bay to the revival of shellfish reefs, improving habitats for commercial fishing.
Health & Welfare
Rapid Norovirus detection kit for oysters hits the UK market
New Norovirus detection kit for oysters promises rapid, accurate testing to enhance food safety and mitigate risks for shellfish farmers.
Fisheries
UK government embraces high-tech solution to safeguard fish stocks in English waters
Once operational, the UK plans to make Remote Electronic Monitoring technology mandatory for all vessels in five priority fisheries.
Intelligence
Scientists use lobster tags to study how offshore aquaculture restores marine habitats
The Ropes to Reefs project uses lobster tagging to assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm.
Responsibility
Study: Increased rainfall from climate change threatens UK sea urchins
A new study finds that sea urchins deteriorated physically when immersed in less salty water – a risk that could occur with climate change.
Intelligence
UK, India ink research agreement to advance shrimp farming, HAB detection, fisheries
The UK and India will help develop joint research programs, like using “cutting edge UK technology” to spot diseases in shrimp aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
British Veterinary Association to explore aquaculture, wants to ‘futureproof’ the sector
The British Veterinary Association will research the health and welfare needs of farmed fish and is urging vets to consider jobs in the sector.
Responsibility
New definition for sustainable finfish farming could be ‘foundation stone’ for UK aquaculture
The SAIC board has endorsed a new definition of a sustainable approach to UK finfish farming that is a 'foundation stone' for aquaculture.
Fisheries
Study: Pyridine is ‘highly toxic’ to crabs and caused 2021 die-off
A Newcastle University study found that pyridine is 'highly toxic' to crabs and is the chemical responsible for crab and lobster die-offs in the United Kingdom.