NASF kicks off with a focus on sea lice and aquaculture innovation
Sea lice prevention technologies are big business in Norway. Several solutions were on display at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen.
NASF continues with deep dives into fisheries, aquafeeds and international conflicts
Day two of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum delves into geopolitical conflicts that bleed into fishery management and sustainability initiatives.
Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
What the COVID-19 pandemic taught us about seafood fraud
A co-author of a recent paper discusses two innovative case studies emerging from work conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize seafood fraud.
Seafood traceability company BlueTrace nets additional funding for growth
Maine-based BlueTrace has raised more than $4 million to modernize seafood operations and traceability efforts.
Report: Moving BC salmon farms to land may not be economically viable
Regulatory uncertainty, high capital cost, low ROI and few incentives were identified as hurdles to moving BC salmon farms onto land.
First full reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain could aid global food security
First full reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain could aid global food security
Scientists say the reference genome for a genetically improved tilapia strain can be a "baseline" for breeding beneficial traits.
Artificial intelligence is taking fish farming (and sushi) in Japan to greater heights
From artificial intelligence to remotely operated vehicles, new technologies offer Japanese aquaculture improved efficiency and insights into fish farming.
Tesco to recycle discarded plastic waste from coastal areas into seafood packaging
Tesco has announced plans to recycle and reuse discarded plastic waste from coastal areas into their fresh fish packaging.
Atlantic Canada’s shellfish sector to get $53 million in Hurricane Fiona relief
The Canadian government will provide funding for two years for Atlantic Canada's shellfish sector to help with the Hurricane Fiona recovery.
Crash course in crabbing spawns a budding tourism business that fosters inclusiveness
For Tia Clark, the Casual Crabbing with Tia Airbnb experience is no side hustle – it’s about representation, education and connections.
Startup awarded $1 million to create a ‘digital twin’ of the North Pacific Ocean
PolArctic is using AI to create a "digital twin" of the North Pacific to understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Ocean warming has decimated fish parasites. Why that’s actually bad news.
A study shows fish parasites plummeted from 1880 to 2019 due to ocean warming, which University of Washington researchers say is bad for ecosystems.
It pays to be pink: Farmed shrimp production chain protects its price points with pigmentation
Shrimp color is critically important because of the visual impact and the ability to command higher prices. To some, it’s also a signal of good health.
Nofima develops fast tests for fatty-acid composition in salmon fillets
Norwegian research institute Nofima has developed methods for the rapid measurement of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in salmon fillets.
Trends and advances in seafood quality, processing and preservation
Seafood quality evaluation methods that are fast, accurate and non-destructive will safeguard seafood quality and safety.