Innovation & Investment
Rubbish to revenue: How scientists are upcycling seafood waste into biofuel and roads
Scientists are upcycling seafood waste – from shells to fishing nets – into fuel and infrastructure, pointing to new value streams.
Intelligence
U.S. aquaculture faces nearly eight times more federal regulation than other food sectors, study finds
U.S. aquaculture faces significantly more federal regulation than other food sectors, raising questions about current policies.
Fisheries
MSC: United States is a global fisheries management leader
Ninety percent of U.S. fisheries by volume meet rigorous requirements for environmentally sustainable fishing practices, according to MSC.
Innovation & Investment
‘Blue biotech’ studio in Maine to move ocean innovation ‘from the lab to the market’
A program was launched in Maine to turn ocean-based biotech research into market ventures, advancing U.S. blue innovation.
Intelligence
Study finds Chicago parents lack omega-3s in their diets, raising risks for children’s health
A Northwestern study found that parents in Chicago don't consume enough omega-3s, raising risks preterm birth and other negative outcomes.
Responsibility
Study: Warming Arctic rivers threaten Chinook salmon and food security for Indigenous communities
Warming Arctic rivers put Chinook salmon at risk, raising food security concerns for Indigenous communities in Alaska and the Yukon.
Innovation & Investment
Responsible Seafood Innovation Award finalist: How FAU’s mobile hatcheries could save the Caribbean queen conch – one trailer at a time
FAU’s mobile hatcheries help restore queen conch, protect Caribbean ecosystems and support local communities through sustainable aquaculture.
Innovation & Investment
Land-based sea urchin ranchers are kelp forest crusaders and sushi entrepreneurs
Oregon-based restorative aquaculture startup OoNee is producing sea urchin uni for the growing sushi market while easing pressure on kelp forests.
Intelligence
Is the snack market the secret to growing America’s seaweed farming industry?
Survey says ready-to-eat seaweed products added to familiar foods drives consumer appeal, and other insights for the seaweed farming sector.
Intelligence
Maine court upholds permits for contested land-based kingfish farm
Kingfish Maine wins the final legal battle, as state’s high court upholds permits for land-based yellowtail aquaculture facility.
Responsibility
As North Carolina restores oyster reefs, a case for regenerative aquaculture grows
Restoring oyster reefs in North Carolina boosts the economy, strengthens ecosystems and showcases the value of regenerative aquaculture.
Intelligence
Will the tariff tiff tear at the fabric of Canada-U.S. seafood trade?
As Trump tariffs loom, the U.S.-Canada seafood industry faces rising costs, job losses and supply chain chaos, forcing leaders to act fast.
Innovation & Investment
U.S. launches program to advance deep-water seaweed farming
U.S. invests $25M to advance deep-water seaweed farming to fuel energy markets, grow U.S. industries and boost ocean tech leadership.
Fisheries
Acoustic telemetry used to track marine fisheries migrations
A new study uses acoustic telemetry to track aquatic species’ migrations, providing vital data for fisheries and marine conservation.
Responsibility
NOAA grant to boost climate resilience in coral reefs in Florida
A new NOAA-funded project will scale up novel interventions to increase climate resilience in coral reefs and leverage innovative technology.
Intelligence
Report: Seafood industry must adapt to younger consumers’ demand for convenience as at-home prepared foods sector booms
A snapshot of Spheric Research’s U.S. Seafood Consumer Sentiment Report shows that Millennials are now the most valuable target market.