Indonesian shrimp farmers are up in arms over what they call an “unfair punishment” after the discovery of radioactive particles on the exterior a single seafood processing plant has had dire…
By combining ocean intelligence with training and buy-back schemes, MarinElixirs is de-risking cultivation, integrating the value chain and turning fresh seaweed into higher-value biostimulants…
The Scottish government has approved Loch Long Salmon’s plan to introduce semi-closed containment technology, in a £40 million project aimed at strengthening the nation’s aquaculture sector.
Disease management is one of the most persistent challenges in aquaculture and the solutions often come at a cost to both the environment and the fish themselves. But one company, Sundew, believes…
The ocean already holds trillions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, and Vycarb, led by a scientist who swapped academia for entrepreneurship, wants to leverage that storage for industrial applications.
The Indian government has launched a new pilot fish farming project aimed at boosting livelihood opportunities for fish farmers in the Kuttanad region.
The opportunities presented by smarter tools that can solve ongoing problems on shrimp farms are set to be the topic in a new session at this year’s Global Shrimp Forum.
A new industry guide to help the global shrimp sector reduce its carbon footprint will be launched ahead of the fourth annual Global Shrimp Forum (2–4 September, Utrecht).
José Pablo Puga, co-founder and CEO of ChucaoTech, pioneered the use of nanobubbles to tackle seabed pollution beneath salmon farms, but has since expanded into other applications and species.
Umami Bioworks launches Marine Radiance platform to deliver sustainable marine bioactives and announces world’s first animal-free PDRN to meet growing global demand.
Massive blooms of sargassum seaweed are choking Caribbean coastlines – threatening marine life, deterring tourism and damaging coastal economies – but where others see a threat, SOS Biotech is…
Scientists from the UK warn that large-scale deployment of Direct Ocean Carbon Capture and Storage (DOCCS) should be delayed until its effects on marine life and ecosystems are better understood.
The University of Stirling has secured more than £2 million in funding for a project aimed at improving the welfare of farmed fish in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
According to new research, natural marine habitats like kelp forests and seagrass beds could play a vital role in protecting Scotland’s coastline from flooding and erosion.
The North Carolina start-up has received $305,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to accelerate the development of cell-cultured black sea bass.
At the TCRS Shrimp Summit, keynote speakers highlighted the importance of engaging smallholder farmers to align the shrimp sector with evolving social expectations.
China has an ambitious vision to enhance domestic food security by developing gargantuan offshore farming units and widespread, affordable recirculation systems – can the West learn some valuable…
French startup Agriloops has recently launched its first commercial-scale saline aquaponics facility, in a bid to produce environmentally responsible shrimp and vegetables for the local market.
Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures are thrilled to announce the launch of their inaugural Women in Ocean Food Africa programme - a new chapter of their global movement to support…
Federal Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a major aquaculture project at Korangi Fish Harbour, aiming to increase marine food production, attract private investment and unlock the…
Sensor Globe’s robust, mobile units provide farmers with real time data on the conditions facing their fish at some of the most important moments in their lives.
Germany has become the fourth country to endorse the Women Ocean Guardians initiative, a growing global commitment to empower women in ocean conservation and blue economy leadership.
Scientists have revisited a 2002 study forecasting threats to rocky shorelines and found that while some predictions held true, others – including concerns around aquaculture – have yet to…
Assam's carp farmers have been left reeling by the floods which swept through the Indian state at the end May, forcing many to question the future of their profession.
Farm in a Box BV, an Amsterdam-based startup developing modular, easy-to-assemble recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), has secured €350,000 in funding from the North Holland Innovation Fund.
Seven early stage companies across aquaculture, ocean health, and blue carbon have arrived in Hawai’i to take part in Hatch Blue’s latest Crest accelerator programme.
Mohamed El Gendy manages a 600-tonne capacity carp farm in Erbil, northern Iraq, which might be one of the country’s most promising aquaculture operations.
The Government of South Australia has announced it will provide immediate, back-dated fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators impacted by the algal bloom affecting…
Shaurya Agarwal, co-founder of Blue Wave Aquaculture, aims to not only bring quality RAS-produced rainbow trout to discerning Indian consumers, but also provide a model to catalyse a new industry in…
A new report by the WWF, Africa’s Forgotten Fishes, warns that the continent’s freshwater biodiversity is in steep decline – with aquaculture playing both helpful and hazardous role in what comes…
A new peer-reviewed study presents additional data and alternative interpretations of 20 years of scientific publications, concluding that pathogens from British Columbia's salmon farms likely have…
Icelandic startup Ration combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to bring greater precision and automation to both ova counting and land-based salmon feeding regimes.
Dutch company Corbion that produces algae-based nutritional ingredients, has received regulatory clearance from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) to supply its omega-3 DHA products.
Blue carbon is a complex subject and is notoriously hard to monetise, yet two recent gatherings suggest that there is no shortage of talent emerging in the sector - talent that can be divided into…
Ocean Ecostructures has recently raised €3 million to scale its marine regeneration technology, with plans for international expansion starting in the Middle East.
Indian biomanufacturing company Loopworm, which produces insect-based proteins for aquaculture feed from silkworms, has raised $3.25 million in Pre-Series A funding.
A project in northern Norway is converting industrial CO₂ emissions into a nutritious feed ingredient for farmed salmon – and early results suggest the fish are doing well.
Land-based seaweed cultivation is widely regarded as being too expensive in Europe, but by reducing costs and capitalising on growing demand from food companies Seaweedland’s founder is determined to…
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