Responsibility
TNC: Restorative aquaculture can improve marine habitats, biodiversity
A report from The Nature Conservancy shows restorative or regenerative aquaculture can benefit ecosystems, marine animal habitats and biodiversity.
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.
Responsibility
Aquaculture aids the restoration of iconic Caribbean shellfish queen conch
Dr. Megan Davis has written the book on culturing queen conch and will form a course to teach responsible practices to Caribbean communities.
Responsibility
A global overview of restorative shellfish mariculture
A review of restorative shellfish mariculture case studies around the world to identify emergent patterns across species and ecoregions.
Responsibility
For seaweed farmers in Zanzibar, a chance for real growth
For many Zanzibari women, seaweed farming provides opportunity, but hardships are common. A project from The Nature Conservancy lends hope.
Responsibility
Identifying global opportunities for shellfish, seaweed aquaculture
Study identifies regions where commercial marine aquaculture may provide environmental and social benefits and potentially support ecosystem recovery.
Responsibility
To protect sensitive habitat, oyster farms turn to high-tech tools
Drones and GoPro cameras are helping researchers, regulators and operators understand how shellfish farming interacts with sensitive habitats like eelgrass beds.
Responsibility
Advancing the ecosystem services of aquaculture
The Nature Conservancy was inactive in aquaculture until new program leader Robert Jones joined. His focus is on the positive outcomes of responsible aquaculture.
Innovation & Investment
SeaWeb Seafood Summit: Can impact investment ‘save’ aquaculture?
Impact investment, which seeks environmental and social returns in addition to profits, was examined during a SeaWeb Seafood Summit panel.