The Okayama University of Science and Murakami City have launched a joint research project to cultivate chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) in a land-based aquaculture system using an innovative…
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have developed a scalable aquaculture platform that uses light and water flow to reduce mortality in young aquatic species during…
NTT Green & Food (NTT G&F) is set to begin construction in early 2026 on a major Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility for Coho Salmon and Trout in Kesennuma City, Miyagi…
From co-designing with farmers, to battle-testing at sea, to building for the next frontier, Seapa says it is trying to redefine what’s possible for oyster growers worldwide.
The partnership will help scale a new technology that extends the shelf life of seafood like salmon, aiming to drive economic efficiency and sustainability in the sector by reducing post-harvest…
A recent tsunami, triggered by a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the Russian coast, has affected oyster and scallop farms in Japan.
Two Japanese companies, ShrimpTech JIRCAS and IMT Engineering, have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to pursue a strategic collaboration in the development of land-based recirculating aquaculture…
The introduction of Norwegian salmon sushi to Japan, nearly 40 years ago, paved the way for a global craze, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).
After five years of trial and error, Maine scallop farming startup Vertical Bay could be on the cusp of a significant breakthrough – with plans to increase production by up to fourfold next year.
Silvain Charbonneau, Seaducer’s COO, believes that smart, scalable innovations will help reinvigorate the oyster farming industry and attract a new generation of growers – ensuring the sector remains…
Urchinomics and Restorae co-founder, Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda, has been appointed as Secretariat of International Affairs by Japan Blue Economy Association (JBE).
Japanese consumers are open toward buying eel alternatives, including cultured versions, according to a recent survey conducted by cultured seafood innovator Forsea
CH4 Global - producer of a seaweed-based methane-reducing cattle feed additive - has today announced a partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation to expand the reach of the company across Asia-Pacific…
A machine learning application that allows aquaculture operators to use their smartphones to count fish in real-time has been selected to receive an innovation award at the annual tech event CES…
Japan and China might be among the leading nations in terms of developing blue carbon markets, but there are still many unknowns and uncertainties in this space - something a forthcoming innovation…
Aquaculture technology firm Ace Aquatec has announced the launch of its A-BIOMASS camera system in Japan, marking the first time the device will be available in the Japanese market.
Restorative aquaculture company Urchinomics has partnered with a major restaurant operator to create a stable supply of farmed sea urchins whilst also contributing to the regeneration of kelp…
Japanese seafood company Kyokuyo has acquired a majority stake in the Dutch seafood processing company Northseafood Holland as part of a strategic move to establish a presence in Europe.
Hatch Blue and Idemitsu, a major Japanese energy company, have launched their Blue Carbon Innovation Studio - a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing sustainable blue carbon solutions.
As part of a strategy to increase exports, the Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association will present Japanese scallops at the Seafood Expo Global event, held in Barcelona from 23 to 25 April, 2024.
Japan is leading the way when it comes to recognising the role aquatic species play in sequestering blue carbon, but - as things stand - farmed seaweed has yet to gain official support in this field.
Proximar has announced that the first batch of Atlantic salmon to be stocked into its RAS farm have been successfully transferred from the nursery department to the post smolt grow-out facility…
A recent collaborative effort has developed CRISPR-Cas3 gene editing technology for use in aquaculture whilst ensuring it maintains greater safety and unhindered legal access compared to its cousin…
NTT Corporation recently announced a three-step plan, in partnership with Regional Fish Institute, to use RAS facilities to produce fish and shellfish that have been fed on home-grown algae, setting…
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