Tasmania passes bill to support offshore marine aquaculture research
Tasmania has passed a bill to enable offshore marine aquaculture research, which will help sustainably grow the salmon farming industry.
The seafood technology we didn’t know we needed: a sea urchin vacuum
An Indigenous business operating in Atlantic Canada is testing a sea urchin vacuum developed by C Robotics to improve harvesting efficiency.
Study: Global food policy and research ‘inflates growth potential of mariculture’ and undervalues freshwater aquaculture
A new study finds that research inflates the growth potential of mariculture and undervalues the production potential for freshwater aquaculture.
NOAA: ‘Marine finfish aquaculture has no adverse impact on native species in Puget Sound’
NOAA has found that marine finfish aquaculture in Puget Sound has little to no negative impact on native species.
Maine aquaculture producers are given a seafood distribution guide
The state's aquaculture association’s new guide will inform producers about distribution channels and how to bring their products to market.
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.
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.
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.