Responsibility
FAO: More investment in seafood production needed to drive ‘blue transformation’ for global food security
At the G7 meeting, FAO says investment in seafood production is critical to ensuring global food security and combating poverty.
Responsibility
WorldFish calls for aquatic food systems to be part of COP29 climate plans
At COP29, WorldFish will push for including aquatic food systems in climate plans to boost resilience, food security and sustainable growth.
Intelligence
Could all U.S. seafood market needs be met domestically?
The U.S. could meet all its seafood needs domestically, a study concludes, but it would require changes in regulations and consumer behavior.
Intelligence
From naked clams to fish fitness, land-based aquaculture is thinking outside the tank
New approaches to land-based aquaculture include cultivating unusual species and implementing new health regimes for fish fitness.
Responsibility
Can swapping red meat for a ‘forage fish’ diet save lives?
A study says adopting a forage fish diet could prevent up to 750,000 deaths from diet-related disease in 2050 and benefit the Global South.
Intelligence
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.
Fisheries
How ‘local solutions’ to climate change may help food security and access to seafood
A new study finds climate change is making it harder to access seafood, but that tapping into local solutions may help enhance food security.
Responsibility
Study: Small-scale aquaculture can improve income, food security in rural regions like Zambia
A Stirling study finds that adopting aquaculture helps rural Zambian households diversify their income and improve their food security status.
Responsibility
Canned seafood manufacturer eclipses $1 million in food donations in 2023
Wild Planet Foods donated the equivalent of 710,000 nutrient-rich seafood meals to hunger relief organizations last year.
Responsibility
Maine seafood initiative celebrates 1 million meals served to families facing food insecurity
Collaboration between Maine's seafood sector, food banks and schools addressed food insecurity and infused millions into the local economy.
Responsibility
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.
Health & Welfare
Report sheds light on aquatic animal health in sub-Saharan African aquaculture
Findings from a new report could help prevent or reduce risks from aquatic animal disease across sub-Saharan Africa in the future.
Fisheries
Small-scale fisheries are ‘crucial’ to global food security – but can the sector satisfy the global demand for protein and nutrients?
FAO report underlines the vital role small-scale fisheries play in ensuring global food security and sustainable development.
Innovation & Investment
Diversifying aquaculture production ‘critical’ to tackle global food security and biodiversity risks, warns Planet Tracker
New research reveals aquaculture industry will fail to meet consumer demands by 2050 and presents food security and biodiversity risks.
Innovation & Investment
Morgan Stanley: Sustainable aquaculture expansion a ‘major investment opportunity’
The financial services leader says expanding responsible aquaculture is one of the four largest opportunities for ocean impact investment.
Responsibility
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.