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.
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.
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.
Innovation & Investment
New UK aquaculture hub aims to drive industry innovation and sustainability
The National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub will create jobs and position the UK as innovation leader for the seafood industry.
Health & Welfare
Vaccine research project receives $1m to combat antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
The project advances the vaccine’s commercial development and uptake in Vietnam's aquaculture sector to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Health & Welfare
Have researchers figured out how to slow down the aging process in Atlantic salmon?
Spermidine, a compound found in vegetables, cereals and soybean products, may help salmon break down fatty acids and maintain optimal immune function.
Intelligence
Psychology study reveals why pescatarians prefer fish
University of Stirling researchers find that pescatarians’ preference for fish over land animal meat is rooted in perceived distance.
Responsibility
Study: Small-scale aquaculture can improve income, food security in rural regions like Zambia
A Stirling study finds that adopting aquaculture helps rural Zambian households diversify their income and improve their food security status.
Responsibility
Researchers’ new metric identifies girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency
A University of Stirling scientist led a project that developed a tool to identify girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency.
Intelligence
Mussel meat in hamburgers? Stirling researcher explores nutritional and environmental outcomes
A University of Stirling researcher is assessing the feasibility of using farmed mussel meat in beef products, like the ubiquitous hamburger.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture research project secures funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam
The University of Stirling has secured funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam, with the aim to enhance fish quality.
Intelligence
It’s the current: Study identifying how mussel larvae move offers insights into where and how to farm them
A University of Stirling study has identified how mussel larvae move, which says "a lot about the best and worst locations for farms.”
Responsibility
Cool stuff: Sea cucumbers can keep fish farms clean, research finds
University of Stirling research finds sea cucumbers can flourish by feeding on organic fish farm waste and subsequently be a high-value product.
Intelligence
How productive can Nigeria’s aquaculture sector become?
A University of Stirling researcher says Nigeria – Africa’s second-largest fish producer – needs access, promotion and planning for aquaculture growth.
Intelligence
Study: Better understanding of seafood sales messaging could improve global trade
Study on seafood marketing messaging could help improve communication with consumers and drive the seafood industry.
Intelligence
Study: Global food policy and research ‘inflates growth potential of mariculture’ and undervalues freshwater aquaculture
A new study finds that research inflates the growth potential of mariculture and undervalues the production potential for freshwater aquaculture.