Study shows consumers value animal welfare over sustainability when buying meat and dairy
Consumers value animal welfare over sustainability, highlighting the need for labeling strategies to target consumer preferences.
FAO: Aquaculture officially overtakes fisheries in global seafood production
Biennial FAO report, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024, says aquaculture production exceeded fisheries for the first time in 2022.
Variations in shrimp allergens and place of origin can affect food safety assessments
Allergen abundance may be related to shrimp origin, which might directly impact the readout of commercial detection kits that target tropomyosin.
Dr. John Rogers, SAIC academic board member, remembered
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre confirmed the recent passing of Dr. John Rogers, a member of the SAIC academic board.
New Zealand government backs mussel spat project to grow aquaculture sector
A government-backed greenshell mussel spat project is expected to improve survival rates and help triple aquaculture sales revenue by 2035.
‘Mixed recovery’: Rabobank forecasts modest growth for shrimp industry in 2024, but global market challenges hinder bounce-back efforts
A new Rabobank report forecasts modest growth for the shrimp industry in 2024, but ongoing global market challenges hinder a full recovery.
‘In Hot Water’ podcast to explore seafood and climate change
The new SAGE/Seaworthy podcast explores U.S. seafood regions, amplifies marginalized voices and showcases climate solutions.
SAIC funds sea lice vaccination technology developed by Stirling and other partners
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has awarded funding to assess the efficacy of novel sea lice vaccine technology.
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.
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.
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.