Fisheries
OSU: Columbia River Basin fish stocks fail to improve despite billions in conservation spending
Efforts totaling more than $9 billion have failed to improve stocks of salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, new research finds.
Aquafeeds
Hemp protein to be tested as a potential salmon feed ingredient
A team of Scottish researchers will trial hemp protein's impact on the health and well-being of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farmed in Scotland.
Intelligence
Alaska salmon processors trialing CQF’s portable quality-measuring device
Salmon processors are using a bioelectrical impedance analysis device as part of a wider commitment to improving product quality.
Health & Welfare
British Veterinary Association to explore aquaculture, wants to ‘futureproof’ the sector
The British Veterinary Association will research the health and welfare needs of farmed fish and is urging vets to consider jobs in the sector.
Intelligence
NASF kicks off with a focus on sea lice and aquaculture innovation
Sea lice prevention technologies are big business in Norway. Several solutions were on display at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen.
Through the tubes: Using pneumatic tubes to transport fish, this company’s fish passage is in demand
Innovation & Investment
Through the tubes: Using pneumatic tubes to transport fish, this company’s fish passage is in demand
Whooshh Innovations uses pneumatic tubes to transport fish in wild and farmed environments, greatly reducing stress and improving product quality.
Intelligence
Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
Fisheries
Even with Pebble Mine dead in the water, mining-fishing collisions may be inevitable
Mining can degrade water quality and impact fisheries, but some consider the Pebble Mine in Alaska as necessary for the metals for green tech.
Fisheries
As Yukon Chinook salmon populations decline, researchers turn to technology for answers
Using drones, researchers seek to better understand where, along an almost 2,000-mile migratory route, things go wrong for Chinook salmon.
Intelligence
Nofima develops fast tests for fatty-acid composition in salmon fillets
Norwegian research institute Nofima has developed methods for the rapid measurement of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in salmon fillets.
Intelligence
Supercooling Norwegian salmon before transport could save industry millions
Supercooling Norwegian salmon could save the industry $150 million annually in transport costs, says a Nofima report.
Intelligence
U.S. seafood groups want independent review of Washington’s ban on steelhead farms
Three U.S. trade groups want an independent review of Washington's decision to not renew leases for Cooke Aquaculture Pacific’s steelhead farms.
Responsibility
Cómo los incendios forestales – y los esfuerzos para detenerlos – amenazan los ecosistemas marinos y la acuacultura
Los incendios forestales son una amenaza creciente que podría afectar a la acuacultura debido al aumento del humo, el empeoramiento de la calidad del agua y las gotas de retardantes de fuego.
Responsibility
How wildfires – and efforts to stop them – threaten marine ecosystems and aquaculture
Wildfires are a growing threat that could impact aquaculture due to increasing smoke, worsening water quality and fire-retardant drops.
Aquafeeds
Aquaterra’s canola oil improves salmon fillet quality in Nofima trials
Aquaterra® Advanced Omega-3 canola oil is shown to improve the visual and nutritional quality of farmed salmon when included in their diets.
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.