Innovation & Investment
U.K. initiative to combat rising threat of harmful algal blooms to aquaculture
New UK-wide training will help aquaculture tackle harmful algal blooms with standard reporting and early warning systems.
Fisheries
Biodegradable fish aggregating device may help tuna fisheries cut plastic pollution
Spanish marine tech firms launch an industrial-scale biodegradable fish aggregating device to cut ocean plastic pollution in tuna fisheries.
Intelligence
Plant- and fish-based diets tied to healthier aging, study finds
A new study links plant-based diets with some fish and low-processed foods to higher odds of reaching 70 in good physical and mental health.
Innovation & Investment
University of Stirling leads sustainable aquaculture project in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
The AquaSoS project uses digital tools to boost sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam, addressing disease, climate change and pollution.
Intelligence
Does eating seafood make kids more social? New study suggests a link
A new study finds that children who eat little seafood may be less likely to show prosocial behaviors like sharing and cooperating.
Health & Welfare
Another UK supermarket chain makes shrimp sourcing commitments regarding eyestalk ablation and electrical stunning
Co-op says that by 2027 its shrimp sourcing policy will forbid eyestalk ablation and require electrical stunning pre-slaughter.
Intelligence
Research team is first to farm Queensland giant grouper in Europe using a recirculating aquaculture system
Using a recirculating aquaculture system, researchers successfully farmed the Queensland giant grouper in Europe for the first time.
Innovation & Investment
SuperGround to scale food-waste tech that transforms fish scraps and chicken bones into protein
In a funding round led by The Blue Revolution Fund, the Finnish company raises $2.7 million to scale its food waste technology.
Innovation & Investment
Oceanloop nets millions in loans to build first land-based shrimp farm in Spain
Oceanloop's $38 million loan will be used to build a land-based shrimp farm in Spain and expand operations in Germany.
Aquafeeds
New metric from Stirling aims to help fish farmers boost nutrition retention
A new "nFIFO" metric may help fish farmers boost nutrient retention, reduce waste and lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
Fisheries
ALI report spotlights emerging animal welfare practices in commercial fisheries
The Aquatic Life Institute highlights animal welfare innovations for fisheries, linking humane practices to sustainability and product quality.
Innovation & Investment
Brazilian Fish turns to genome editing technology to boost tilapia growth and sustainability
Brazilian Fish adopts genome editing to breed faster-growing, more efficient tilapia, boosting sustainability and competitiveness.
Responsibility
As North Carolina restores oyster reefs, a case for regenerative aquaculture grows
Restoring oyster reefs in North Carolina boosts the economy, strengthens ecosystems and showcases the value of regenerative aquaculture.
Intelligence
NWAA sues Washington Department of Natural Resources over its net-pen ban
The Northwest Aquaculture Alliance is suing the Department of Natural Resources for its ban on commercial net pens in state waters.
Intelligence
High dietary fish intake may slow disability progression in multiple sclerosis
A study finds that consuming lean and oily fish may slow multiple sclerosis progression, but more research is needed.
Fisheries
Report ties government subsidies to overfishing, urges stronger fisheries management
OECD report warns subsidies risk fueling overfishing and illegal fishing, and urges targeted funding to strengthen fisheries management.