![Norway pledges $5 million for IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IFAD_600-300x177.png)
Norway pledges $5 million for IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has committed $5 million to support IFAD aquaculture projects in East Africa.
![Quantifying habitat provisioning at macroalgae cultivation locations](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CORRIGAN-WomenWorking_SeaweedZanzibar_1500-300x200.jpg)
Quantifying habitat provisioning at macroalgae cultivation locations
In quantifying habitat provisioning in and around macroalgae cultivation sites, authors recommend future ecological valuation.
![Assessing the stocking density ratio of Pacific white shrimp to three edible halophytes in a marine aquaponics system](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BROWN-Photo-1_600-300x200.jpg)
Assessing the stocking density ratio of Pacific white shrimp to three edible halophytes in a marine aquaponics system
A stocking density ratio of 3:1 with a C/N ratio of 15 was optimal for indoor marine aquaponics systems for L. vannamei and the three edible halophytes evaluated.
![World Bank loan to Morocco will help launch its Blue Economy program](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/morocco_wiki_600-300x200.jpg)
World Bank loan to Morocco will help launch its Blue Economy program
With the loan, Morocco will develop institutional frameworks, improve natural resources management and build a climate-resilient blue economy.
![Irish government injects millions into aquaculture projects](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2002/10/Butlerpic1-300x182.jpg)
Irish government injects millions into aquaculture projects
The Irish government will devote €20 million in funding for capital investments to boost its aquaculture sector in Ireland.
![Researchers suggest recycling marine waste from inactive oil platforms into aquaculture feed](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CessCon-1-300x225.jpeg)
Researchers suggest recycling marine waste from inactive oil platforms into aquaculture feed
A new study is looking at ways marine growth from decommissioned oil and gas platforms could be used for livestock and aquaculture feed.
![Kelp farms believed to help reduce coastal marine pollution](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UAF_kelp_600-300x200.jpg)
Kelp farms believed to help reduce coastal marine pollution
The water-filtering abilities of kelp farms could help reduce marine pollution in coastal areas, according to a new study.
![Macroalgae aquaculture as a potential carbon dioxide removal strategy](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ROSE-Seaweed_Farms_Indonesia_1500-300x200.jpg)
Macroalgae aquaculture as a potential carbon dioxide removal strategy
Macroalgae aquaculture has benefits but improvements are needed in monitoring, reporting, verification standards and carbon uptake assessments.
![Study: Aquaculture can be ‘part of the solution’ to marine ecosystem restoration](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TNC_mariculture_Pemba_1500-e1677087370310-300x200.jpg)
Study: Aquaculture can be ‘part of the solution’ to marine ecosystem restoration
A new study has identified 12 potential ecological benefits of aquaculture, which can help marine ecosystem restoration.
![Study: Communicating positives about aquaculture can convert ‘naysayers’ into supporters](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/impact-of-aquaculture-on-environment-300x200.jpeg)
Study: Communicating positives about aquaculture can convert ‘naysayers’ into supporters
Researchers discover that messaging about the potential positive impact of aquaculture on the environment can persuade consumers.
![Does rabbitfish farming offer a solution to food waste in Japan?](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RelationFish_rabbitfish_600-300x200.jpg)
Does rabbitfish farming offer a solution to food waste in Japan?
Japan’s aquaculture sector is turning to rabbitfish farming to find a solution to food waste and promote the benefits of farmed fish.
![How spotted wolffish could be the ‘whitefish of the future’](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aminor_wolffish_1000-300x200.png)
How spotted wolffish could be the ‘whitefish of the future’
Spotted wolffish is a candidate as a new farmed species in Norway, which seeks to ensure the continued growth of global aquaculture.
![¿Puede el cultivo de kelp arreglar el planeta? Los expertos opinan sobre las promesas y las dificultades](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kelp_rope_960-300x200.png)
¿Puede el cultivo de kelp arreglar el planeta? Los expertos opinan sobre las promesas y las dificultades
¿Cómo puede el cultivo de kelp ayudar a resolver los desafíos globales? Un panel de expertos en algas discutió las promesas, las dificultades, y las lagunas de conocimiento.
![Seafood byproducts reel in a new wave of innovators](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Aquaborne_sturgeon_1500-300x200.png)
Seafood byproducts reel in a new wave of innovators
Creative companies like Cruz Foam, Aquaborne and SuperGround embrace the circular economy and upcycle seafood byproducts into new products.
![Novel chemical-free approach could create a circular model for treating aquaculture waste](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Georgina-Robinson-worm-300x200.jpg)
Novel chemical-free approach could create a circular model for treating aquaculture waste
An initiative could open up a new avenue for seafood producers to deal with aquaculture waste in a more circular way.
![Study: Policies can be designed to support both aquaculture and small-scale fisheries](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-22-at-12.13.45 PM-300x200.jpg)
Study: Policies can be designed to support both aquaculture and small-scale fisheries
With "careful consideration," policies can enhance benefits and minimize conflict between aquaculture and small-scale fisheries.
![‘Synergies between land and ocean’: Regenerative farming accelerator eyes a faster-growing blue economy](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RedFishIsland_MeganSorby_1500-300x200.png)
‘Synergies between land and ocean’: Regenerative farming accelerator eyes a faster-growing blue economy
Pine Island Redfish, a Florida-based aquaculture startup, joins Bright Tide's accelerator to advance regenerative farming practices.
![Shrimp farming in China: Lessons from its developmental history](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Meng-pic1-675-512px-300x228.jpg)
Shrimp farming in China: Lessons from its developmental history
Fenneropenaeus chinensis was the most important farmed shrimp species in China until 1995. Lessons learned from its development made China a pioneer, especially in shrimp larval production. Shrimp farmers must enhance their understanding of the interactions of farming activities with their ecosystems.