-
Novel chemical-free approach could create a circular model for treating aquaculture waste
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/novel-chemical-free-approach-could-a-create-circular-model-for-treating-aquaculture-waste/?_rt=MTYzfDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=565d232dbc…the growth of ocean life such as marine worms and seaweed. Led by researchers at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), with funding support from the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation…
-
Study: Policies can be designed to support both aquaculture and small-scale fisheries
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/study-policies-can-be-designed-to-support-both-aquaculture-and-small-scale-fisheries/?_rt=MTY0fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=f4fbf05eca…in trade-offs and negative impacts for small-scale fisheries. “One positive example was seaweed farming in Alaska,” said Mary Ruckelshaus, co-author and executive director of the Stanford-based Natural Capital Project. “Fishers…
-
‘Synergies between land and ocean’: Regenerative farming accelerator eyes a faster-growing blue economy
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/synergies-between-land-and-ocean-regenerative-farming-accelerator-eyes-a-faster-growing-blue-economy/?_rt=MTY1fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=87585695d1…in the regenerative farming sector. The program kicks off this month and includes 10 land-based projects and 10 ocean product projects ranging from seaweed, shrimp and oyster restoration to pasture-raised…
-
Thierry Chopin, longtime IMTA advocate and UNB professor, has died
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/thierry-chopin-longtime-imta-advocate-and-unb-professor-has-died/?_rt=MTY2fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=8a24843876…globally for his research in marine aquaculture, particularly IMTA, which involves the vertical farming of multiple species (seaweed, shellfish, finfish and bottom-feeders) in one system to improve efficiency, reduce waste…
-
Study: Malaysia’s wild fish catch is stagnating while aquaculture surges
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/study-malaysias-wild-fish-catch-is-stagnating-while-aquaculture-surges/?_rt=MTY3fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=254096d512…flat in recent years. In contrast, aquaculture – including farmed fish, shrimp and seaweed – now contributes nearly 30 percent of production and continues to grow steadily. Seaweed farming has…
-
‘We found a way to address these challenges’: How shrimp producers are redesigning farms to support mangrove restoration and coastal resilience
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/we-found-a-way-to-address-these-challenges-how-shrimp-producers-are-redesigning-farms-to-support-mangrove-restoration-and-coastal-resilience/?_rt=MTY4fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=1e725da051…been touted as a potential solution for the Mahakam Delta. The silvofishery model involves cultivating multiple species (such as shrimp, fish, crabs and seaweed simultaneously) in one pond over a…
-
The Philippines holds first national dialogue on decent work in aquaculture, unveils new research
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/the-philippines-holds-first-national-dialogue-on-decent-work-in-aquaculture-unveils-new-research/?_rt=MTY5fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=c0a59adf92…the world’s top seaweed producer and ranks 12th in overall aquaculture output. Yet the sector still struggles with informal work, low and unstable incomes, unsafe conditions, child labor and limited…
-
GOAL 2017 video: Fanny Giudicelli, Marine Akwa
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/goal-2017-video-fanny-giudicelli-marine-akwa/?_rt=MTcwfDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=7ed714ef3a…Akwa talks about how marine probiotics, derived from seaweed, can help the industry’s efforts in combatting infectious diseases. Here are links to the first two presentations: Neil Manchester, Hendrix Genetics;…
-
Mucosal Mapping Method Wins Innovation and Leadership Award
https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/mucosal-mapping-method-wins-innovation-leadership-award/?_rt=MTcxfDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=85423b398b…nominations were for forward-thinking individuals whose leadership advanced an aquaculture-related cause. Two of the nominations involved advancements in shrimp breeding, while the final nomination involved seaweed bacterial engineering resulting in…
-
Barramundi: A Responsible Aquaculture Species Profile
https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/barramundi-aquaculture-species/?_rt=MTcyfDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=81bc2d7ea2…exceptionally clean, which means the flavor and purity are consistently top notch. Australis fallows its cages after harvest and cultures seaweed to help assimilate nutrients. There are virtually no measurable…
-
How Do BAP Standards Address Environmental Responsibility?
https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/environmental-responsibility/?_rt=MTczfDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=722b07a100…pound of protein. Compare that with beef at about 7 pounds of feed! In addition, some types of aquaculture, like shellfish or seaweed farming, can actually help improve ecosystems. Environmental…
-
Shrimp farming in China: Lessons from its developmental history
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/shrimp-farming-in-china-what-should-we-learn-from-its-developmental-history/?_rt=MTc0fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=c0e7c95250…ecosystem-based farming mode. It integrates shrimp farming with fish, shellfish, crabs, seaweed or other species to obtain good harvests with larger animal sizes, higher quality and good market value, but…
-
Pacific Islands communities support aquaculture development
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/pacific-islands-communities-support-aquaculture-development/?_rt=MTc1fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=92af739c3f…fish ponds have included seaweed, “live rocks,” feather duster, mullet, milkfish and moi. Development plans With the implementation of well-conceived, efficient plans for development, more Pacific Islands can capitalize on…
-
F3 Prize: Putting money where fish’s mouths are
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/f3-prize-putting-money-where-fishs-mouths-are/?_rt=MTc2fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=5a87ac8dc0…proteins. Not all marine ingredients are excluded, however. “Seaweed is fine. In fact, that is one we’d be thrilled to see more of,” Fitzsimmons added. Animal byproducts and genetically modified…
-
Brazilian aquaculture: Constraints and challenges (Part 1)
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/brazilian-aquaculture-constraints-and-challenges-part-1/?_rt=MTc3fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=933da1783d…species (oysters, freshwater shrimp, marine finfish and seaweeds), leading to a total of 600,000 MT of aquaculture products produced in 2014 (Figure 3). Fig. 2. Major aquaculture clusters in Brazil…
-
Brazilian aquaculture: Constraints and challenges (Part 2)
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/brazilian-aquaculture-constraints-and-challenges-part-2/?_rt=MTc4fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=423bc2000d…in Brazil. With 8,500 km of coastline, Brazil should be producing much more than the 120,000 MT of farmed shrimp, mollusks, marine finfish and seaweed currently estimated to be the…
-
Buggin’ out: Tapping the potential of insect meal in aquaculture
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/buggin-out-tapping-the-potential-of-insect-meal-in-aquaculture/?_rt=MTc5fDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=4ff01134cd…seaweed or microbes, or some yet-developed combination. But some industry insiders are betting big on bugs – and they have good reason to be hopeful. “We’ve been tracking every insect…
-
Off the Knife with Barton Seaver
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/off-the-knife-with-barton-seaver/?_rt=MTgwfDEwfHNlYXdlZWR8MTc3NjYwNjM5Nw&_rt_nonce=2e4ee0bec3…saying no to “farmed and dangerous” doesn’t help anything. Additionally, aquaculture is expanding far beyond the species that have been so controversial. For example, the evolution of seaweed or seagreen…