Intelligence
Nueva Pescanova opens aquaculture R&D facility in Spain
Nueva Pescanova's private aquaculture research center aims to improve health, nutrition, welfare, sustainability and new species development.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy defines restorative aquaculture in new study
The Nature Conservancy's latest study sets out a standard definition of and global principles for restorative aquaculture.
Innovation & Investment
Aqua-Spark acquires stake in biotech company Hofseth Biocare
Aqua-Spark has acquired a stake in Norwegian biotech company Hofseth Biocare, which valorizes farmed salmon byproducts for consumer goods.
Responsibility
Orkney Islands hatchery engages in restorative aquaculture initiative
As part of a restorative aquaculture initiative, Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, a multi-species aquaculture hatchery in the Orkney Islands, has released its first stock of native flat oyster spat into the ocean.
Aquafeeds
In feeding trials, FeedKind shown to boost shrimp survivability against EMS
Novel feed ingredient FeedKind can significantly reduce the risk of Early Mortality Syndrome, a disease that has cost the global industry billions.
Intelligence
Paper seeks to quell ‘myths and unfounded criticisms’ of marine aquaculture
Open-access paper refutes prevalent criticisms about marine aquaculture and what it calls “myths and assumptions” about offshore fish farming.
Responsibility
NOAA invests millions to take on harmful algal blooms
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced $15.2 million in funding to research harmful algal blooms throughout U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters.
Responsibility
Scottish Sea Farms launches hybrid-power workboat to reduce carbon footprint
Scottish Sea Farms has added a hybrid power workboat to its fleet, which could cut fuel costs by up to 50 percent and reduce its overall carbon footprint.
Responsibility
Joint initiative to replenish oyster population in Baltimore Harbor
Using a solar-powered automated aquaculture system, a collaboration aims to replenish the native oyster population in the Baltimore Harbor.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy issues $1 million in aquaculture grants
The Nature Conservancy will provide $1 million in grants to support conservation and innovation in the U.S. aquaculture industry.
Intelligence
Maine Aquaculture Occupational Standards released
The first Maine Aquaculture Occupational Standards specify workforce skills and training needs for the state’s growing aquaculture sector.
Innovation & Investment
Ecto raises $7m investment to develop ‘game changer’ data platform for aquaculture
U.S. digital biology company Ecto has raised $7 million, led by Aqua-Spark and Rabobank, to develop data infrastructure for aquaculture.
Responsibility
Thai Union, Mowi lead international sustainability rankings
Thai Union Group was ranked No. 1 in the Seafood Stewardship Index rankings for 2021, followed by Norwegian salmon giant Mowi.
Innovation & Investment
Project awards $1.1 million to 40 ocean tech startups, including aquaculture
The Ocean Startup Project is awarding (U.S.) $1.1 million to 40 ocean tech startups, including at least seven in the aquaculture sector.
Innovation & Investment
Subsea UK transitions to Global Underwater Hub, expands focus to include aquaculture
Subsea UK is transitioning to the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) – a new organization that represents the wider underwater industry, including aquaculture.
Innovation & Investment
Wittaya Aqua wins the Yield Lab Asia-Pacific Global Aquaculture Challenge grand prize
Technology platform for aquaculture farm management and data-driven decision making takes home $120,000 cash prize and further growth opportunities.