Canadians largely support ocean-based salmon farming, yet farms are being shut down
Amid a dizzying landscape of passions and politics, a recent survey showed the confusing messages Canadians are getting about salmon farming.
NOAA releases new marine aquaculture permitting guide
NOAA has released a new guide to help navigate the federal marine aquaculture permitting process in U.S. waters.
Canadian government invests $9.3 million in Indigenous commercial fisheries in British Columbia
The Canadian government is investing (U.S.) $9.3 million in Indigenous commercial fisheries in British Columbia.
Researcher: Freezing shellfish broodstock with cryoprotectants could bring efficiencies to hatcheries
Cornell University researcher says shellfish hatcheries could increase efficiency and reduce waste by freezing broodstock using cryoprotectants.
Scottish government accepts recommendations from ‘ambitious’ aquaculture review
The Scottish government accepted the recommendations from an "ambitious" independent aquaculture review, making regulatory change imminent.
Will proposed FSMA traceability requirements secure or stress the seafood industry?
A proposed change to the Food Safety Modernization Act could improve traceability but be ‘burdensome’ for the seafood industry to implement.
‘Blue Farming’ sustainable aquaculture document updates Europe’s Farm to Fork strategy
The European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable aquaculture with the agri-food policy update Blue Farming in the European Green Deal.
Rabobank sees strong outlook for aquaculture amid Covid recovery
Pending the degree of a global Covid recovery, a leading food and agribusiness analyst at Rabobank says aquaculture is in a strong position.
Futuristic aquaculture exhibition center will soon be set afloat in Norway
One of Norway’s largest fjords will soon be home to a floating “Salmon Eye” tourist attraction devoted to futuristic aquaculture.
Can aquaculture gain steam from geothermal energy?
China, Iceland and the United States are only just tapping into what could be a growing resource for seafood production: geothermal energy.
New tool enables continuous monitoring of fish farming operations
Manolin has added real-time systems integrations onto its platform, enabling continuous monitoring of fish farming operations.
New 10-year roadmap for Maine aquaculture calls for $15 million in resources
A 10-year plan for Maine's aquaculture industry says $15 million is needed to strengthen the sector and the state's working waterfronts.
Salmon farmer says aeration compressor system helped cut its carbon emissions
Cermaq Canada cut more than 76,000 kg of carbon dioxide emissions using a new aeration technology provided by Poseidon Ocean Systems.
Increasingly frequent and costly, marine heatwaves are testing the resilience of fisheries and aquaculture
Marine heatwaves have already caused severe losses for seafood, but in some cases, the industry may see some benefits from these events.
B.C. shellfish growers tap BlueTrace to help them comply with new regulations
BCSGA is partnering with traceability and food safety company BlueTrace to help track its supplies of oysters, clams, mussels, scallops and geoducks.
Blue Aqua to develop Singapore’s first high-tech trout farm
Using a proprietary recirculating aquaculture system, Blue Aqua is developing Singapore’s first high-tech fish farm for producing rainbow trout.