Fisheries
Researchers hope new traps and an alternative bait can improve whelk fisheries
Whelk fisheries may be more sustainable with traps that allow small whelks to escape and by developing new baits outside of horseshoe crabs.
Aquafeeds
Projects look to improve carbon footprint and biodiversity impact of aquafeeds
The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership aims to better understand, measure and reduce the environmental and carbon footprint of aquafeeds.
Responsibility
Equipping fish with sensors may improve climate change monitoring and weather forecasting
Researchers say sensors on fish can provide localized and timely data on environmental conditions impacted by climate change.
Responsibility
Reef restoration highlights New Hampshire’s Oyster Week
Researchers say native oyster reefs in the Great Bay Estuary cover about 80 acres thanks to restoration efforts over the past two decades.
Intelligence
Climate researchers color-code stages of ocean acidification to illustrate changes
To illustrate how ocean acidification has changed ocean pH, climate researchers developed an online tool and color-coded stripe system.
Fisheries
Some fish species are shrinking. Is global warming to blame?
Some fish species are shrinking but future research must determine if overfishing, global warming and food availability are responsible.
Responsibility
TNC: New markets for seaweed aquaculture hold promise, but cost challenges inhibit growth
Seaweed farming can deliver economic and environmental benefits but is "significantly cost-disadvantaged," concludes a new TNC report.
Responsibility
Packard Foundation awards grant to promote gender equality in the seafood industry
The Seafood and Gender Equality nonprofit has been awarded $350,000 to advance its mission of promoting gender equality in the seafood sector.
Health & Welfare
ViAqua Therapeutics secures funding for RNA-based aquaculture disease management
A funding round of $8.25 million enables ViAqua to scale RNA-based solutions for aquaculture disease and invest in R&D for future products.
Innovation & Investment
Tool aims to predict effects of marine heatwaves, improve fisheries management
Scientists have developed an ocean management tool that provides real-time predictions of how top predators shift during marine heatwaves.
Health & Welfare
Farmed shrimp welfare website and training course launched
FAI Farms' website and training course is a resource hub with insights and practical solutions for optimizing shrimp welfare in aquaculture.
Responsibility
Is the lack of species diversification in global aquaculture a major concern?
In 2020, global aquaculture production of 123 million tons involved 448 species but 90 percent of production was concentrated on 46 species.
Fisheries
Study: Coastal fisheries are resilient in the face of marine heatwaves
Marine heatwaves are not having a lasting effect on fish communities with major commercial importance, according to Rutgers-led research.
Intelligence
Financial benchmarking report released for Maine seaweed producers
The Maine Aquaculture Association has published a report to help seaweed farmers start and grow sustainable businesses.
Intelligence
Maine RAS company holds up to another legal challenge, retains permit
Maine Superior Court upholds Kingfish Maine's site permits in Jonesport, allowing the RAS producer to proceed with its construction plans.
Aquafeeds
Can leftover lumpfish be used to feed small king crabs?
A Nofima trial explores whether whole or processed lumpfish can boost the appetite and feed intake in small king crabs.