From reporting apps to floating traps: How technology tackles ghost fishing
The global ghost fishing problem has negative environmental and economic impacts, but new technology could help locate and retrieve lost fishing gear.
Can Salicornia effectively treat aquaculture effluent?
Trial demonstrates that artificial wetlands of Salicornia neei can be used for wastewater treatment in saline aquaculture in South America.
Rethinking ropes: Can ropeless fishing gear end whale entanglements?
Ropeless fishing gear can prevent whale entanglements and reduce the amount of discarded or lost fishing equipment but the cost is a limiting factor.
New evidence suggests Antarctic krill meal is a promising and responsibly harvested aquafeed alternative
New evidence indicates that Antarctic krill meal is beneficial in salmonid diets, and under certain conditions, can be sustainably harvested.
European Commission launches platform to promote algae production
The European Commission is launching EU4Algae – a European algae stakeholder platform – to expedite the algae industry's development.
Scottish salmon farmer introduces hybrid feed storage barge to reduce carbon footprint
Loch Duart, an independent Scottish salmon farm, has introduced a hybrid feed storage barge to reduce its carbon footprint.
How farmed mollusk shells can be used as concrete components
Chinese researchers find that cultured mollusk shells have great potential to reduce environmental impacts of traditional concrete manufacturing.
TCRS launches responsible seafood knowledge-sharing hub
The Center for Responsible Seafood’s TCRS-Hub is designed for collaboration on socially and environmentally responsible seafood production.
Climate change mitigation needs mariculture, new research concludes
NGO-academic collaborative study finds that mariculture “done right” can aid climate change mitigation by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Eat the whole fish: A discussion of culture, economics and food waste solutions
The Big Fish Series explored the logistical and cultural challenges in front of greater whole-fish consumption and how much seafood is being wasted.
Study: COVID-19 disrupted fish farming, but not as much as climate change
According to a new global study of fish farms, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been as damaging as climate change.
Study: 2021 breaks record for hottest ocean temperature
New research shows the ocean temperature in 2021 was the hottest ever recorded by humans, and the effects of ocean warming are "far-reaching."
Undervalued and invasive species hold value for products consumers want, say researchers
BlueCC is developing ways to use undervalued and invasive species to manufacture consumer products like cosmetics and dietary supplements.
Assessing the future of fish in Africa
Key insights into fish supply, demand projections, employment and investment estimates needed to secure projected fish supplies in 2030 and 2050.
Norwegian researchers addressing climate change-related stress
Nofima is developing a methodology to help aquaculture understand climate-change-related stress for species like cod, salmon and lumpfish.
Norway pledges $5 million for IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has committed $5 million to support IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa.