Satellites show phytoplankton productivity plunge in the Gulf of Maine
Phytoplankton are about 65 percent less productive in the Gulf of Maine than they were two decades ago, according to a new NASA-funded study.
Harmful algal blooms could threaten New Zealand’s shellfish aquaculture productivity
A new study suggests that harmful algal blooms could threaten shellfish health and the growth of New Zealand's aquaculture industry.
OTAQ strikes agreement to distribute aquaculture sensor globally
OTAQ has announced a new agreement with a Canadian aquaculture technology innovator to distribute their aquaculture sensor globally.
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.
France receives big financial boost to develop aquaculture and seafood sectors
France has received €567 million in funding from the European Commission to help develop the aquaculture and fisheries sectors.
2021 heat wave created ‘perfect storm’ for shellfish die-off
Researchers have produced the first comprehensive report detailing the impacts of the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave on shellfish.
Offshore wind farms expected to reduce clam fishery revenue, study finds
The clam fishing industry will experience revenue losses as offshore wind energy develops along U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts, researchers say.
Calysseo launches industrial-scale facility to produce microbial protein for the aquaculture market
Calysseo has launched an industrial-scale facility in China to produce FeedKind® – a microbial protein for the aquaculture market.
BioMar outlines plan to reach net-zero by ‘no later than 2050’
BioMar has released a plan for achieving net-zero under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by no later than 2050.
Microbiome of parasite can impact salmon health, scientists say
The microbiome of a parasite – meaning everything that lives inside the parasites – can play a role in salmon health, a new study says.
Cermaq Canada integrates ocean intelligence platform for aquaculture into 26 salmon farms
Cermaq Canada has integrated SeaState, the world’s first ocean intelligence platform for aquaculture, into 26 salmon farm sites in Canada.
Mining poses greater threats to salmon than impact assessments show, scientists say
A new study shows that impact assessments don’t fully capture the environmental risks of mining to salmonid-bearing watersheds.
White paper: Permitting a ‘roadblock’ to expanding seaweed cultivation in California
A barrier to expanding seaweed cultivation in California is the “complex, costly and time-consuming” permitting process, says new white paper.
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.
Are mid-depth waters off the United States East Coast getting saltier from ocean warming?
A new study indicates that mid-depth waters off the United States East Coast are getting saltier, possibly due to ocean warming caused by climate change.
Start-up raises $20M to advance technology that converts methane to aquafeed
String Bio has raised almost (U.S.) $20 million to advance technology that converts methane into value-added products, such as aquafeed.
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.
Alternative, low-cost artificial sea salt mixtures for intensive, indoor shrimp production
The LCS formulation reduces artificial sea salt cost significantly while having no significant impacts on shrimp production.