Researchers have completed a successful pilot study for a novel ocean carbon dioxide removal (oCDR) method in which they altered the pH of seawater to increase its capacity for carbon dioxide…
A recently published study has uncovered a disturbing level of fibreglass accumulation in UK oysters and mussels, raising urgent environmental and human health concerns.
Atlantic Sea Farms, the largest seaweed cultivation company in the US, reports that it harvested a record-breaking 1.3 million pounds of farmed seaweed in the 2024 harvest season.
A report published by the Scottish government details the productivity, value, and employment statistics of the shellfish aquaculture sector within the country.
In an effort to contribute to efforts to support conservation of wild salmonid populations in Scotland, Salmon Scotland has awarded significant funding to a groundbreaking gene bank project, amongst…
Following a recent report reviewing marine ingredient sustainability metrics, the IFFO - a marine ingredient members organisation - has released a response to the paper.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is slowly being transformed by groundwater extraction, overpopulation, pollution and climate change. Unsolved, this will dramatically reduce Vietnam’s aquaculture output and…
Aquaponics facilities are generally more profitable than the recirculation aquaculture systems (RASs) that have sprung up in the US in the past decades.
The first group of cattle to be fed CH4 Global’s seaweed-based feed additive on a commercial scale have met all relevant quality standards and are now destined for the Australian food market.
The Global Seafood Alliance has announced a programme outline for the upcoming Responsible Seafood Summit which takes place in St Andrews, Scotland, this autumn.
Seed to Surf - a Canadian alternative seafood company - aims to ride the wave of growing enthusiasm for plant-based ingredients, announcing plans for significant expansion across North America.
The BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has allocated $856,000 to a $3 million project that aims to monitor seaweed biomass along British Columbia’s 26,000 km coastline.
Global aquaculture and fisheries production has reached an all time high, with aquaculture exceeding fisheries productivity for the first recorded time, according to a new report form the FAO.
Ireland’s Marine Institute shared its celebration of UN World Oceans Day, a day devoted to the recognition of the ecological importance of the world’s oceans and the services they provide.
Despite the turbulent events that Iraq has witnessed over the past decades, there is still some hope for the country’s tiny aquaculture sector, according to Hatim Al-Hamdani, the head of the Rawafed…
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…
The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions has appointed longtime employee, Meaghan Hudgins, as the organisation’s new executive director.
Previously serving the as senior director of operations…
A women-led team of farmers in Kerala, India, have achieved a bumper harvest of green mussels with the assistance of the ICAR – Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.
Welcoming 20 scientists and researchers from the French Institute for Ocean Science, New Zealand’s Cawthron Institute is hosting a five-day knowledge exchange to explore the future of the blue…
Researchers are investigating the potential of a material created from sewage waste to treat water effected by eutrophication - an increasingly common issue.
Scandinavian startup Pronofa is farming and processing Ciona tunicates, commonly known as sea squirts, in a bid to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to mince made from conventional…
Held in Istanbul earlier this month, Seafood Expo Eurasia - a new international fisheries and aquaculture conference - proved a resounding success, attracting over 2,000 attendees from over 90…
This week, the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA), which has endorsed the SEAfood Act, is headed to Washington DC to advocate for a science-based, stakeholder-led legislative approach to…
Ocean 14 Capital Fund I - an impact fund focussed on supporting the development of the blue economy - has reached a hard cap of €201 million to fund marine innovations.
Dupe Killa-Kafidipe, founder of Platinum Fisheries, has ambitious plans to build a modular RAS facility to help her to diversify and increase production of a range of species - from catfish to…
Regal Springs, which has been farming tilapia for over 35 years has launched a new business units, called Regal Springs Natural Additions, with the aim of using 100 percent of each fish they harvest…
A new, low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) sensor system could help the aquaculture sector in developing countries fight against the effects of climate change by enabling fish farmers to detect,…
A multidisciplinary and international team met with a range of aquaculture stakeholders in Mwanza last week to discuss the drivers and bottlenecks of this burgeoning sector.
A collaboration of 13 California colleges and institutes launched the innovative Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways Conference earlier this month, aiming to support blue economy workforce…
Government-mandated closures in British Columbia have been blamed for Canada’s farm-raised salmon production falling from a peak of 148,000 tonnes in 2016 to 90,000 tonnes in 2023 – the lowest number…
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.
Indigenous aquaculture ponds in Hawaiʻi – which are known as loko iʻa – can increase the amount of fish harvested both inside and outside of the pond, according to a new study.
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