Responsibility
NOAA to collect samples from ‘unprecedented’ bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
Scientists on board a U.S. research vessel are taking samples from a massive, ongoing bloom in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt.
Health & Welfare
Could Streptococcus in tilapia soon be a thing of the past?
Benchmark Genetics says it has made a "significant breakthrough" in the development of Streptococcus-resistant strains of tilapia.
Responsibility
DNA testing finds endangered European eels for sale around the world
A new study using DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels.
Responsibility
Study: Plastic waste endangers ocean ecosystems
Minderoo-Monaco Commission: Plastic waste is the cause of "significant" harm to humans, the economy and the environment, especially the ocean.
Responsibility
Study: Mariculture offers economic benefits for India’s coastal regions
Mariculture offers a "bright business prospect" for India's coastal region, according to a new CMFRI study.
Innovation & Investment
Is ‘technology-verified storytelling’ the new way to sell responsibly sourced shrimp?
Canadian company xpertSea’s latest data-driven service is for retailers that want to add sustainability commitments to their private label brands.
Aquafeeds
Feed ingredient manufacturer NovoNutrients upgrades its carbon capture technology
Biotechnology company NovoNutrients claims it can capture two tons of carbon dioxide for every ton of carotenoid-rich flour, or microbial meal, that it produces.
Innovation & Investment
Real-time fish mortality detection tool selected for NewTechAqua Award Challenge
The Freshwater Institute's fish mortality detection tool for RAS is designed to enable better welfare decision-making.
Health & Welfare
‘Concerning’ farmed salmon parasite in Norway sparks collaborative effort
The SpiroFri project seeks to gain increased knowledge about the Spironucleus salmonicida fish parasite to prevent infection.
Fisheries
Researchers examine the impact of climate change on zooplankton
Australian team models the impact of climate change on zooplankton, which represents about 40 percent of the world’s marine biomass.
Responsibility
Researchers’ new metric identifies girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency
A University of Stirling scientist led a project that developed a tool to identify girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency.
Intelligence
Study: Communicating positives about aquaculture can convert ‘naysayers’ into supporters
Researchers discover that messaging about the potential positive impact of aquaculture on the environment can persuade consumers.
Responsibility
U.S. government releases first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan
The Ocean Climate Action Plan is the first-ever government-wide strategy to maximize the power of the ocean to combat climate change.
Intelligence
‘We are not going to get rid of our fresh seafood cases’ and other insights on inflation from SENA
Inflation was a hot topic at Seafood Expo North America, but some seafood retailers are standing firm in the face of shifting consumer trends.
Intelligence
AI is becoming an ‘integral part’ of fisheries management and seafood processing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a larger role in seafood, as data is at the heart of the so-called fourth industrial revolution.
Responsibility
Report: Ocean warming may intensify IUU fishing and threaten global security
The Royal United Services Institute warns that ocean warming caused by climate change could intensify IUU fishing and threaten food security.