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.
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
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.
Innovation & Investment
¿Hacer que la producción y el procesamiento de productos del mar sean más receptivos y responsables? Suena como un trabajo para la IA
Los reportes ambientales y el control de calidad son dos áreas adicionales en las que la inteligencia artificial puede impulsar el desempeño de los productores de productos del mar.
Fisheries
Mining poses greater threats to salmon than impact assessments show, scientists say
A new study shows that impact assessments don’t fully capture the environmental risks of mining to salmonid-bearing watersheds.
Fisheries
Make seafood production and processing more responsive and responsible? Sounds like a job for AI
Environmental reporting and quality control are two additional areas in which artificial intelligence can boost seafood producers' performance.
Responsibility
Leading scientists defend Canada’s peer-reviewed science advisory process on salmon farming
Nine top scientists are publicly defending the science and advice presented on salmon farming by the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat.
Intelligence
Tasmanian salmon industry leaders mull their potential, sustainability of the sector
Can Australia be a leader in aquaculture practices and ocean custodianship? Producers make their case at the Tasmanian Salmon Symposium.
Aquafeeds
BioMar and Deep Branch team up to trial single cell protein in salmon feeds
Deep Branch and BioMar will test the performance and digestibility of Proton, a single-cell protein for salmon feeds.
Intelligence
Federal Court rejects Canadian government’s plan to phase out BC salmon farms
The Federal Court has rejected the Canadian federal government's plan to phase out BC salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.
Responsibility
Does aquaculture really need a heat-tolerant salmon to adapt to rising ocean temperatures?
With rising ocean temperatures, are efforts to breed a heat-resistant salmon a race against nature? Or does the ideal fish for tropical aquaculture already exist?