Fisheries
Study: Small-scale fisheries essential to global food security, livelihoods
New study highlights small-scale fisheries’ critical role in global food security, nutrition and livelihoods, urging stronger policy support.
Aquafeeds
New PCR method ensures authenticity of insect-based ingredients in aquafeeds
Researchers develop a PCR method to detect mealworm and black soldier fly DNA in aquafeeds, enhancing product authenticity and traceability.
Fisheries
Genetic study of Alaska red king crabs suggests species is more diverse and resilient to climate change
Using whole genome sequencing, researchers find substantial genetic diversity in king crabs, with up to six or seven genetically distinct populations.
Innovation & Investment
Novel technology addresses off-flavors, water mold for RAS production
New fiber technology reduces off-flavors and water mold in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), boosting efficiency and improving fish quality.
Responsibility
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in 2024
Ocean temperatures reached record highs in 2024, with deep ocean warming underscoring the urgent need for climate action.
Responsibility
Experts urge UK to embrace local fish for better health and to achieve climate goals
Boosting seafood consumption of local fish in the UK can improve health and meet climate goals, concludes a new study.
Intelligence
Researchers achieve breakthrough in slipper lobster farming in the Philippines
Researchers successfully rear slipper lobster larvae to juveniles, marking a key step forward for aquaculture in the Philippines.
Intelligence
Nofima develops a tool to combat a dangerous salmon parasite
Norwegian research group Nofima has developed a new tool to effectively combat the parasite Spironucleus salmonicida in hatchery facilities.
Intelligence
Rabobank: Production growth for key aquaculture species in 2025; modest gains for salmon and shrimp
Global aquaculture is set for growth in 2025, led by finfish production, but trade and market risks remain a concern, according to Rabobank.
Fisheries
Metastudy finds large-scale marine protected areas boost tuna populations
A new study finds that large-scale marine protected areas boost tuna populations and catch rates, benefiting both ecosystems and fisheries.
Intelligence
A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth: UCLA study
A diet rich in omega-3s and fish oil supplements may slow prostate cancer growth and delay aggressive treatments in early-stage cases.
Aquafeeds
Canada approves use of a novel plant-based omega-3 oil for aquaculture feeds
Health Canada approves a novel omega-3 plant-based oil from canola for use in dietary supplements supporting health.
Fisheries
Acoustic telemetry used to track marine fisheries migrations
A new study uses acoustic telemetry to track aquatic species’ migrations, providing vital data for fisheries and marine conservation.
Aquafeeds
Canadian collaboration aims to expand canola for aquaculture feed
Joint project with Onda and the Canola Council of Canada aims to expand the use of canola as an ingredient for sustainable aquaculture feed.
Health & Welfare
Thai shrimp farm adopts humane stunning system to advance animal welfare
Shrimp producer Sea Farms in Thailand has adopted Ace Aquatec’s humane stunning system with cooperation from Shrimp Welfare Project.
Aquafeeds
Study re-evaluates the wild fish required for global aquaculture feed
Is aquaculture’s use of wild fish greater than commonly cited? Researcher says a broader approach can better calculate wild biomass used in aquaculture feed.