![Study: Mussel and seaweed farming can boost wild fish populations](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/seaweed-farming-300x169.jpeg)
Study: Mussel and seaweed farming can boost wild fish populations
Study shows mussel and seaweed farming can increase fish populations and biodiversity, showing potential environmental and economic benefits.
![Integrated systems incorporate seaweed in South African abalone culture](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Boltonpic2-300x168.jpg)
Integrated systems incorporate seaweed in South African abalone culture
South African abalone culture is growing and many of the land-based tank production systems use wild-harvested kelp to feed the animals.
![Financial benchmarking report released for Maine seaweed producers](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MAA_seaweed-boat_600-300x200.png)
Financial benchmarking report released for Maine seaweed producers
The Maine Aquaculture Association has published a report to help seaweed farmers start and grow sustainable businesses.
![Seaweed aquaculture provides diversified products, key ecosystem functions, part 2](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CHOPIN2pic1-300x227.jpg)
Seaweed aquaculture provides diversified products, key ecosystem functions, part 2
Seaweed remains a relatively untapped resource with potential as edible food, feed ingredients, cosmetics, agrichemicals, biomaterials and bioenergy molecules.
![Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/laminaire_culture-300x225.jpg)
Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth
A pilot project led by the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has shown first-year success for cultivating kelp on shellfish leases in Nova Scotia.
![Seaweed farming collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pexels-kindelmedia-8849640-300x225.jpg)
Seaweed farming collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms
Scottish Sea Farms is involved in a collaborative salmon and seaweed farming initiative in Loch Spelve to boost the marine environment.
![Adding flavor complexity to farmed barramundi](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Carton-Pic1_cropped-300x227.jpg)
Adding flavor complexity to farmed barramundi
Organoleptic attributes such as flavor and aroma are among the most important factors that influence consumer acceptability and demand for fish products. Consumers have identified farmed fish as less complex and lacking “sealike” or “sea-fresh” flavors and aromas.
![Diets affect abalone meat quality, shell color](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JUpic1-300x203.jpg)
Diets affect abalone meat quality, shell color
A preliminary study investigated the effects of diet on the meat quality and shell color of Pacific abalone. A test diet and a commercial abalone feed resulted in lower meat protein content compared to that achieved with a diet of Pacific dulse seaweed. The artificial diets also caused the abalone to have yellow or orange shells. The seaweed diet alone resulted in abalone with dark-brown shells. However, a combination of seaweed and either artificial diet improved abalone growth, meat quality and shell color.
![Value chain analysis helps overcome gender barriers in aquaculture](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/EDWARDSpic1-300x189.jpg)
Value chain analysis helps overcome gender barriers in aquaculture
The AquaFish Innovation Lab has conducted research using value chain analysis as a tool to increase income and nutrition for small-scale fish farmers through improved market participation and efficiency.
![Seaweed aquaculture provides diversified products, key ecosystem functions, part 1](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CHOPIN1pic2-300x225.jpg)
Seaweed aquaculture provides diversified products, key ecosystem functions, part 1
Seaweed plays key roles in Earth processes as a primary producer and link in the food webs of coastal and estuarine ecosystems.
![Seaweed farming in Chile: A review](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/06/Buschmannpic1-252x300.jpg)
Seaweed farming in Chile: A review
Over the last 15 years, seaweed farming in Chile reached a volume of over 300,000 metric tons per year, half brown algae and half red algae.
![WHOI, WWF team up on seaweed farming research](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scott-Lindell_WHOI-300x216.png)
WHOI, WWF team up on seaweed farming research
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the World Wildlife Fund will test sugar kelp strains and measure the yield and quality of new strains.
![Seaweed products find varied commercial, medical applications](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2005/08/Sahoopic1-300x219.jpg)
Seaweed products find varied commercial, medical applications
Seaweed products like extracts are ingredients in many beauty products and creams, and widely marketed as natural herbal and weight-reduction products.
![Coastal aquaculture supports varied systems in Haiphong](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2004/04/Giappic2-300x125.jpg)
Coastal aquaculture supports varied systems in Haiphong
Haiphong province is one of the main shrimp culture areas in northern Vietnam. Its climate is influenced by two monsoon regimes.
![Regenerative ocean farming is trending, but can it be a successful business model?](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ROF_Havhost_Eva-Helbaek-Tram_1500-300x200.jpg)
Regenerative ocean farming is trending, but can it be a successful business model?
There are environmental benefits from regenerative ocean farming but its success hinges on establishing community-driven business models.
![Asparagopsis seaweed producer nets contract with cattle feed supplement maker](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Blue-Evolution_Baja_600-300x200.png)
Asparagopsis seaweed producer nets contract with cattle feed supplement maker
Blue Evolution, a producer of Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed, will supply Blue Ocean Barns with a feed supplement to suppress cow burps.
![University of Glasgow will increase its salmon and seaweed farming research](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sustainable-aquaculture-300x200.jpeg)
University of Glasgow will increase its salmon and seaweed farming research
The University of Glasgow has received £3 million in funding for farmed salmon health and seaweed aquaculture research.
![Effects of red seaweed extracts on shelf life of black tiger shrimp](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ARULKUMAR-Pic-0_1500-300x207.jpg)
Effects of red seaweed extracts on shelf life of black tiger shrimp
This study evaluated red seaweed extracts for antioxidant properties and ability to extend the shelf life of black tiger shrimp during storage for 14 days.