The Antarctic krill fishery concluded its 2026 season on 12 August after reaching the 620,000-tonne precautionary catch limit set by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living…
A new study highlights how Peru’s industrial anchovy fishery, commonly used in fishmeal for aquaculture feed, coexists with seabird and sea lion populations inside the Paracas National Reserve.
Global seafood producer, Thai Union Group PCL, unveiled new aquaculture and conservation commitments under its SeaChange 2030 strategy at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice.
Following a scathing appraisal of the industry, renowned ecologist, author, and research professor Carl Safina explains his views on contemporary aquaculture, and outlines changes he believes…
In only one month, the Australian Border Force has seized over six tonnes of sea cucumbers from illegal fishing operations, underlining the significant potential for farming of the animal.
The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has expressed concern over the actions of the Canadian Government amidst growing national debt and a stagnant economy.
During the recent session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), significant progress has been made towards enhancing the sustainability of the fisheries and aquaculture…
While aquaculture has not always been well-received around the Greek islands, one family has managed to combine fish farming with tourism, suggesting that the two sectors can successfully co-exist.
An open letter to the Norwegian government calls for a ban on the sourcing of fish oil from West Africa following claims that the Norwegian salmon industry contributes to food insecurity in the…
The Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – which includes Palau, Maldives, and Fiji, amongst others – have called for the global community to prioritise the combatting of biodiversity loss related…
In the wake of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge, 5 prominent aquafeed companies have committed to testing the top products of the competition within their commercial operations.
A trailer for Hope In the Water - a documentary series exploring ecological balance and sustainable seafood practices - has been released, giving a taste of engaging stories and creative solutions.
Given the decline of wild stocks and surging consumer demand, the case for farming sablefish has never been stronger. However, challenges – in particular relating to growth rates – have meant that…
CSIRO's AquaWatch technology in the Spencer Gulf - a bio-rich region that provides much of Australia's seafood - have demonstrated the systems value for monitoring water quality.
Forty companies from around the world have signed up to a new contest hosted by F3 - a promoter of alternative feed ingredients - which aims to encourage innovation in the replacement of krill in…
The impact of offshore aquaculture on the general health of the ocean is to be explored in a new project that has been awarded funding by the UK Government.
Scotland’s Ace Aquatec and marine ecosystem restoration specialist Ocean Health are partnering to develop FaunaGuard, an acoustic technology that can create temporary exclusion zones around offshore…
Scottish seafood producers are taking advantage of a new early warning system that helps identify and share data on harmful marine organisms near the coast - helping the aquaculture industries keep…
Oban-based Tritonia Scientific, an underwater 3D imaging firm, is partnering with researchers at Heriot-Watt University’s Lyell Centre, SAIC and Mowi to create 3D digital models for seafood producers…
Mercedes Wanguemert, one of Europe’s foremost sea cucumber experts, explains her role in the formation of the continent’s fledgling sea cucumber aquaculture sector and why she believes that the…
A recently published biological opinion from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) finds that aquaculture operations in Washington State’s Puget Sound have no adverse impact on…
A team of researchers led by Utrecht University has won a grand prize of €25,000 for devising a method to address plastic pollution from the aquaculture industry.
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