SBTi initiative approves aquafeed manufacturer’s ‘ambitious’ climate action targets
BioMar's climate action targets were validated and approved by the SBTi, hitting a milestone in BioMar's overall sustainability plan.
Hawai’i nets $5 million-plus to tackle marine debris
NOAA Sea Grant will support projects to remove and recycle marine debris, improve fishing net technology and develop community partnerships.
Can kelp farming fix the planet? Experts weigh in on promises and pitfalls
How can kelp farming help solve global challenges? A panel of seaweed experts discussed promises, pitfalls and knowledge gaps.
Study: Aquaculture in rice paddies can help meet global food security demands
Researchers say that raising fish and other aquatic livestock in rice paddies has the potential to meet global food security demands.
NOAA to collect samples from ‘unprecedented’ bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
Scientists on board a U.S. research vessel are taking samples from a massive, ongoing bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt.
DNA testing finds endangered European eels for sale around the world
A new study using DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels.
Study: Plastic waste endangers ocean ecosystems
Minderoo-Monaco Commission: Plastic waste is the cause of "significant" harm to humans, the economy and the environment, especially the ocean.
Study: Mariculture offers economic benefits for India’s coastal regions
Mariculture offers a "bright business prospect" for India's coastal region, according to a new CMFRI study.
A case study of coral aquaculture on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Model generates a coral aquaculture facility on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and a plan for optimal growth time to minimize costs.
Researchers’ new metric identifies girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency
A University of Stirling scientist led a project that developed a tool to identify girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency.
U.S. government releases first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan
The Ocean Climate Action Plan is the first-ever government-wide strategy to maximize the power of the ocean to combat climate change.
Report: Ocean warming may intensify IUU fishing and threaten global security
The Royal United Services Institute warns that ocean warming caused by climate change could intensify IUU fishing and threaten food security.
BioMar backs initiative to advance women in aquaculture and develop blue foods in the Caribbean
BioMar is supporting Women in Caribbean Aquaculture and the Caribbean Aquaculture Network (CAN) to responsibly expand blue food.
Study: Ocean acidification and ocean warming hinder juvenile Atlantic sea scallop growth
Researchers find that ocean acidification conditions projected between now and 2100 would hinder the growth of juvenile Atlantic sea scallops.
The Nature Conservancy and Pew team up to support oyster aquaculture, restoration
Funding will help rebuild oyster reefs, as well as promote innovation, resilience and diversity within the oyster aquaculture industry.
EU Commission eyes fisheries and aquaculture improvements to stop biodiversity loss
New measures aim to improve the fisheries and aquaculture sector, but some question their value in achieving COP15 biodiversity goals.