Intelligence
Offshore mussel farm restores shellfish reefs to England’s south coast after 150 years
New research links offshore mussel farm in Lyme Bay to the revival of shellfish reefs, improving habitats for commercial fishing.
Responsibility
Developments in offshore aquaculture and renewable energy production
The offshore environment offers ample farming space with less competition from other industries like shipping, tourism, recreation and conservation.
Intelligence
Scientists use lobster tags to study how offshore aquaculture restores marine habitats
The Ropes to Reefs project uses lobster tagging to assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm.
Innovation & Investment
Lightweight fish pen designer aims to help move aquaculture to deeper seas
Researchers have designed a new lightweight fish pen that can be used for farming fish in deeper parts of the ocean.
Intelligence
In Aruba, a newly approved offshore aquaculture firm is going all in on northern red snapper
New offshore aquaculture company Petros will soon farm northern red snapper off the coast of Aruba. They talk to the Advocate about their plans.
Innovation & Investment
‘Possible, but still far away’: Offshore wind farms and aquaculture may one day go hand-in-hand
Initiatives to unite aquaculture and offshore wind farms are popping up globally but they face technical, cost and environmental challenges.
Innovation & Investment
Tasmania green-lights research into offshore kelp farming
The project will focus on developing technologies suitable for commercial-scale offshore kelp farming and production in Tasmania.
Innovation & Investment
‘Almost as if they’re wild’ – Offshore aquaculture startup Forever Oceans is gaining confidence farming in deep water
With patented modular fish enclosures, sensors and software, Forever Oceans uses offshore aquaculture to raise Kanpachi fish, with bold expansion plans ahead.
Responsibility
TNC evaluation confirms offshore aquaculture company’s low carbon footprint
The Nature Conservancy assessment confirms the low carbon footprint and ocean-floor impact of offshore aquaculture company Forever Oceans.
Intelligence
Wind turbine-powered offshore fish farm tech aims to boost salmon production in Scotland
Impact-9 claims its prototype submersible, floating offshore fish farm enclosure, ready for testing, could produce up to 2,500 tons of salmon a year.
Intelligence
EDF’s Rod Fujita discusses offshore aquaculture opportunities and potential pitfalls
Rod Fujita of Environmental Defense Fund discusses new offshore aquaculture research and what missteps a 'nascent' U.S. industry must avoid.
Responsibility
Study: Offshore mussel farms could benefit marine environment
A University of Plymouth study suggests that offshore aquaculture farms could potentially benefit the wider marine environment.
Intelligence
After long delays, U.S. EPA issues offshore aquaculture permit in Gulf of Mexico
As its offshore aquaculture project obtains a key permit for a demonstration-scale farm off the coast of Florida, Ocean Era CEO criticizes permitting process.
Innovation & Investment
Report: With the right technology, ocean renewable energy can power offshore aquaculture
A new report says ocean renewable energy has the potential to power offshore aquaculture and decrease the environmental impact of operations.
Intelligence
Innovasea helps secure grant to repurpose defunct Gulf of Mexico oil rig
U.S. offshore aquaculture technology company says a $100,000 federal grant will go toward repurposing a defunct oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Intelligence
Offshore aquaculture offers a climate change solution, but can farms withstand severe weather events?
The success of open-ocean aquaculture depends on structures that can withstand extreme waves and harsh winds linked to climate change.