Intelligence
The secret to growing the seaweed farming industry? SAMS study says public trust
The emerging UK seaweed farming sector needs public backing for long-term success, the Scottish Association for Marine Science reports.
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.
Fisheries
Which fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are most vulnerable to climate change?
Certain fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may be more vulnerable or resilient to climate change than others.
Fisheries
Canada funds new technology for snow crab vessels
Government funding will help nine snow crab companies in New Brunswick install refrigerated seawater systems in their vessels.
Responsibility
Novel chemical-free approach could create a circular model for treating aquaculture waste
An initiative could open up a new avenue for seafood producers to deal with aquaculture waste in a more circular way.
Health & Welfare
Salmon farmers in Scotland cut antibiotic usage by more than 50 percent in 2022
Less than 10 percent of seawater salmon farms in Scotland used antibiotics in 2022, according to a new report by the UK government.
Health & Welfare
Is the regulation of fish welfare based on scientifically validated criteria?
Study argues that applying Mertonian skepticism on claims of sentience and pain in fish and aquatic invertebrates is scientifically sound and prudent.
Fisheries
Dam removals, restoration project on Klamath River expected to help salmon
Dam removals on the Klamath River in Oregon and California are expected to restore salmon habitat originally altered more than 100 years ago.
Health & Welfare
Australian biotech company snags award for ‘ground-breaking’ shrimp pathogen detection product
Genics' shrimp pathogen detection product can detect 14 pathogens in one test, saving money and leading to early disease detection
Fisheries
AI-powered, data-limited stock assessment method more accurate than ‘gold standard’ in predicting fisheries catches
AI-powered CMSY methodology requires inputting only catch data to estimate fish stocks and how much fishing pressure can be applied.
Aquafeeds
Yield10 and BioMar to commercialize omega-3 oil made from camelina
BioMar and Yield10 are set to commercialize a camelina crop containing enriched levels of EPA and DHA on par with fish oil.
Aquafeeds
Could fish sludge help address the ‘feed squeeze?’
SINTEF researchers are exploring if salmon sludge could be used to rear bristle worms – a potential alternative fish feed ingredient.
Responsibility
Creatures great and small: Study says warming Arctic Ocean a threat to zooplankton, right whales
With ocean warming, sea creatures and commercial fishing fleets are migrating northward – potentially endangering Pacific right whales.
Responsibility
Study: Aquaculture sector needs more effective governance to be sustainable
Experts suggest five priority areas to guide economic, policy and environmental planning for the aquaculture sector.
Responsibility
Is biodegradable plastic harmful to fish?
Although less harmful, a new study reveals that fish exposed to biodegradable plastics experienced impaired escape performance.
Intelligence
First Nations-led artificial intelligence technology holds promise for salmon recovery
New artificial intelligence monitoring tool is "remarkably adept" at identifying and counting fish species.