Can artificial reefs in seagrass meadows help protect the ocean against climate change?
A new study finds that artificial reefs can bolster seagrass growth in the tropics and help mitigate climate change.
Shellfish reefs improve marine biodiversity in South Australia
Benefits of more shellfish include improved water quality from filter-feeding and providing habitat and nursery grounds for marine species.
World’s largest oyster reef restoration project shows ‘significant progress’
A large-scale oyster reef restoration project led by NOAA aims to revitalize more than 2,300 acres in Maryland and Virginia waters.
European Commission to step up measures to curb shark-finning trade
The European Commission will explore legislative measures to end the shark fin trade, along with improved data collection and research.
Community-focused research project to explore regenerative farming in Australian waters
A community-focused research project will explore the responsible growth of regenerative farming in waters off the New South Wales coast.
The Nature Conservancy announces unique giant kelp forest restoration project in Tasmania
A first-of-its-kind unique partnership with the Nature Conservancy Australia will seek to restore and "future-proof" giant kelp forests.
‘Red sea plume’ alga may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cow manure
Adding red sea plume (Asparagopsis taxiformis) to stored dairy cow manure can cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half, a new study finds.
Study: Aquaculture sector shows ‘enormous potential’ to generate circular economy initiatives through plastics recycling
Plastic recycling from the aquaculture sector can be a commercially viable circular economy initiative, concludes SINTEF researchers.
Study: More than 90% of global aquaculture faces substantial risk from effects of climate change
Aquatic food producers are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with USA, China and Thailand at the most risk, a UCSB study finds.
Nordic nutrition guidelines recommend eating more fish for health benefits and climate-friendly diet
Nordic nutrition guidelines recommend eating more fish for health benefits and climate-friendly diet
New guidelines advise eating more fish and plant-based foods while cutting down on red meat to achieve a healthy, climate-friendly diet.
Seagrass at risk of decline from the effects of climate change, study concludes
Scientists project seagrass to decline in abundance and composition from the effects of climate change, even in a “best case” scenario.
Study: Large-scale seaweed farming for carbon capture ‘may not be feasible’
A new study raises concerns about the feasibility of global seaweed farming as a potential large-scale carbon capture solution.
With ocean warming, wild seaweed stocks risk collapse without protection, experts warn
With ocean warming, scientists warn that urgent international protection measures need to be implemented to protect wild seaweed stocks.
Journal examines aquaculture’s valuable contribution to global food production
Integrating fish farming into nutrition-sensitive, circular and sustainable food systems can drive future aquaculture development, say authors of a new report.
New data platform tackles ‘information gap’ on climate change indicators
Leading scientists to update climate change indicators annually to stay informed on critical aspects of global warming.
UNCTAD funding to help Angola grow fisheries and aquaculture sector
Growing the fisheries and aquaculture sector can help diversify Angola's economy and achieve its development goals, experts say.