Intelligence
From apps to traps, these innovations offer hope in the battle against sea lice plaguing aquaculture industry
Apps, traps and vaccines are among the innovative solutions for the costly sea lice challenge in salmon aquaculture.
Intelligence
Will the tariff tiff tear at the fabric of Canada-U.S. seafood trade?
As Trump tariffs loom, the U.S.-Canada seafood industry faces rising costs, job losses and supply chain chaos, forcing leaders to act fast.
Intelligence
The Advocate reports from the Responsible Seafood Summit in St Andrews
More than 80 speakers took the stage to discuss a wide range of topics in fisheries and aquaculture and responsible seafood sourcing.
Innovation & Investment
Responsible Fisheries Innovation Award Finalist: Green Iceberg’s seafood freshness and food waste solution
PicoICE by Green Iceberg generates tiny ice particles to chill fish faster, slow bacterial growth and maintain peak freshness in storage.
Intelligence
Damaging MSX parasite detected in P.E.I., threatening oyster growers
The destructive MSX parasite has been detected in oysters from Bedeque Bay, P.E.I., threatening the island's oyster industry.
Intelligence
Aquaculture sector enters second half of 2024 with growing demand and normalizing costs: Rabobank
Rabobank predicts improved demand and cost stabilization for aquaculture, despite market uncertainty and ongoing biological challenges.
Intelligence
Canadian government confirms open-net pen BC salmon farm closures in 2029
The aquaculture industry reacts to the Canadian government's "short-sighted" decision to close open-net pen BC salmon farms in 2029.
Responsibility
‘Building towards abundance’: How Indigenous-owned Clearwater Seafoods is reshaping Canada’s seafood industry
The Mi’kmaq Coalition’s 50 percent acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods is transforming Canada’s seafood industry and promoting responsible fisheries.
Intelligence
‘Recuperación mixta’: Rabobank pronostica un crecimiento modesto para la industria del camarón en 2024, pero los desafíos del mercado global obstaculizan los esfuerzos de recuperación
Un nuevo informe de Rabobank pronostica un crecimiento modesto para la industria del camarón en 2024, pero los desafíos actuales del mercado global impiden una recuperación total.
Intelligence
‘Mixed recovery’: Rabobank forecasts modest growth for shrimp industry in 2024, but global market challenges hinder bounce-back efforts
A new Rabobank report forecasts modest growth for the shrimp industry in 2024, but ongoing global market challenges hinder a full recovery.
Intelligence
Salmon aquaculture to remain strong in 2024, but shrimp sector expected to struggle: Rabobank
Rabobank analysts predict better supply for salmon aquaculture and fishmeal in 2024, but low market prices for shrimp may become “the new normal.”
Intelligence
After a turbulent 2023, ‘signs of optimism’ ahead for global seafood production
Rabobank's annual seafood production report suggests a more optimistic production outlook for 2024 compared to 2023.
Intelligence
Playing favorites: How selective breeding can grow the seaweed sector
Seaweed farming experts are urging producers to employ selective breeding to capitalize on desired traits amid a changing climate.
Intelligence
Responsible Seafood Summit 2023 blog – the Advocate reports from Saint John
Editors James Wright and Lisa Jackson are in Saint John reporting from the Global Seafood Alliance's Responsible Seafood Summit.
Innovation & Investment
Disruptive technology for seafood traceability makes ORIVO a Responsible Seafood Innovation Award finalist
Norway-based company says its NMR spectroscopy technology is setting new standards for seafood traceability and transparency.
Innovation & Investment
‘Happier and healthier’: New fish transportation technology emphasizes voluntary movement
East Coast Innovation's Voluntary Swim-In fish transportation technology minimizes fish stress and enhances survival rates for aquaculture.