Responsibility
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ measures below average this year
NOAA said that this year's Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” is smaller than expected, with low river discharge identified as a contributing factor.
Innovation & Investment
IFC announces $45 million loan for leading Ecuadorean shrimp producer
Top Ecuadorean shrimp exporter Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscilla will replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives and add automation.
Fisheries
Marine conservation effort in U.S. Virgin Islands aids key fish species, study finds
A new study has found that a 30-year marine conservation effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands has aided the recovery of a key fish species.
Fisheries
Survey: Global warming is a ‘major barrier’ to sustainable fisheries management
A recent poll found that EU fisheries stakeholders regard global warming as a threat to sustainably managing fisheries in the future.
Intelligence
‘Salmon Wars’ book earns a thumbs-down rating from aquaculture and fishing groups
New book, “Salmon Wars, The Dark Underbelly of our Favorite Fish,” is garnering criticism for rehashing old or incorrect information.
Innovation & Investment
Irish government injects millions into aquaculture projects
The Irish government will devote €20 million in funding for capital investments to boost its aquaculture sector in Ireland.
Intelligence
Researchers uncover how water purification affects water quality in recirculating aquaculture systems
A new study from Skoltech examined how water purification affects water quality in recirculating aquaculture systems.
Health & Welfare
With warming waters, will fish suffer from oxygen deprivation?
A new study has found that larger fishes are more likely to experience oxygen deficiency in warming water than smaller species.
Responsibility
Palau to develop aquaculture sector with UNEP support
With the help of UNEP, Palau is building an environmentally friendly aquaculture sector to complement its marine conservation initiatives.
Responsibility
Could changing Arctic sea ice in the Bering Sea impact seafood?
A new study suggests that the freezing and melting of Arctic sea ice heavily impacts the marine primary productivity in the Bering Sea.
Fisheries
Researchers develop model to predict success of Marine Protected Areas
Researchers aim to predict the success of Marine Protected Areas based on historical fishing pressure and environmental conditions.
Responsibility
Cool stuff: Sea cucumbers can keep fish farms clean, research finds
University of Stirling research finds sea cucumbers can flourish by feeding on organic fish farm waste and subsequently be a high-value product.
Intelligence
Kingfish Maine wins crucial vote as town rejects aquaculture moratorium
Kingfish Maine has received the Jonesport community support it needed to proceed with its application for a land-based aquaculture facility.
Health & Welfare
Tilapia producer: Stunning technology a major fish welfare advancement
One of the world's largest farmed tilapia producers will introduce in-water controlled stunning at its processing facilities to improve fish welfare.
Intelligence
U.S. chefs, businesses and NGOs team up to launch the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture
TV star Andrew Zimmern is among a group of chefs who have teamed with leading environmental groups to advocate for responsible aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
This marine microalga could be a more sustainable aquaculture feed ingredient – but there’s a catch
A new study finds marine microalga Schizochytrium sp. could be a more sustainable fish feed ingredient than fish oil if 'more work' occurs across the supply chain.