Mariculture interest is rising in Alaska, but connecting to markets is another matter
NOAA Fisheries’ State of Alaska Aquaculture Report paints a promising picture, but local producers face a raft of post-harvest challenges.
Scientists use lobster tags to study how offshore aquaculture restores marine habitats
The Ropes to Reefs project uses lobster tagging to assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm.
Psychology study reveals why pescatarians prefer fish
University of Stirling researchers find that pescatarians’ preference for fish over land animal meat is rooted in perceived distance.
Can artificial intelligence and IoT technology improve marine data collection?
Combining artificial intelligence and IoT technology could help monitor marine plastic waste or marine biodiversity, scientists say.
BlueTrace clients have printed more than 5 million shellfish traceability tags
BlueTrace's 430 clients across North America have collectively printed more than 5 million seafood traceability tags to date.
News and views from the 2024 North Atlantic Seafood Forum
Follow the Responsible Seafood Advocate’s coverage of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen, Norway.
Fish consumption in India projected to double by 2048
A recent study found most Indians eat fish, and if this trend continues, fish consumption in India is projected to double by 2048.
Could better consumer access boost cusk consumption in Norway?
Cusk could become a commercial success with expanded availability and marketing strategies, Norwegian researchers conclude.
Threatened by climate change, Maine oyster grower adapts how his business ‘interacts with the planet’
Climate change dictates how oyster farmers operate. To handle heavy rainstorms, Bill Mook's latest adaptation includes underground water tanks.
Seafood tracking companies unite to simplify data sharing, improve seafood traceability standards
Seafood traceability solutions providers Trace Register and Wholechain have connected their two tracking systems.
Solar Oysters and Blue Oyster Environmental launch solar-powered oyster production system
A prototype of Solar Oysters' solar-powered oyster production system will operate on Hoopers Island Oyster Company’s lease in 2024.
Scottish salmon farmers to trial simplified licensing and approval process
Can a new consenting process for Scottish salmon farms lead to efficiencies and improved community engagement?
Can tapping into environmental DNA reveal kelp’s carbon sequestration potential?
A new global research project leverages environmental DNA to better measure and understand the carbon sequestration potential of kelp.
Study: Policies can be designed to support both aquaculture and small-scale fisheries
With "careful consideration," policies can enhance benefits and minimize conflict between aquaculture and small-scale fisheries.
Salmon aquaculture to remain strong in 2024, but shrimp sector expected to struggle: Rabobank
Rabobank analysts predict better supply for salmon aquaculture and fishmeal in 2024, but low market prices for shrimp may become “the new normal.”
Australian biotech company launches early detection technology for shrimp diseases
Genics has launched Shrimp MultiPath2.0, a technology that can detect 18 shrimp diseases and identify genetic variations in a single test.