![Aquaculture research projects receive $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and AI](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/aquaculture-research-300x196.jpg)
Aquaculture research projects receive $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and AI
Three aquaculture research projects have received a combined $1.3 million to explore imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
![Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bcsfa1-300x203.jpg)
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.
![Vision quest: Behind Norwegian researchers’ high-tech approach to fish welfare assessments](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nofima_salmon-images_1000-300x200.png)
Vision quest: Behind Norwegian researchers’ high-tech approach to fish welfare assessments
Nofima's DeepVision project explores how hyperspectral cameras can improve the speed and accuracy of fish welfare assessments in aquaculture.
![After a turbulent 2023, ‘signs of optimism’ ahead for global seafood production](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eva-bronzini_salmon_pexels_1500-300x200.png)
After a turbulent 2023, ‘signs of optimism’ ahead for global seafood production
Rabobank's annual seafood production report suggests a more optimistic production outlook for 2024 compared to 2023.
![Eye in the sky: Europe employs satellites to advance aquaculture](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/SAT_Ireland_algae-300x228.jpg)
Eye in the sky: Europe employs satellites to advance aquaculture
Copernicus – the European Space Agency’s €4.3 billion Earth Observation System – holds potential benefits for fisheries and aquaculture. The SAFI project is approaching the aquaculture sector about harnessing, and montetizing, this unique service from up above.
![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.
![Can ranching ‘zombie urchins’ boost uni, save kelp forests?](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Urchins_purple_Chris-Nelson-300x194.jpg)
Can ranching ‘zombie urchins’ boost uni, save kelp forests?
With Norwegian knowledge and a partnership with Mitsubishi, Urchinomics aims to turn worthless empty urchins into valuable seafood while restoring kelp forests and creating jobs.
![Practical feeds without fishmeal suitable for gilthead sea bream](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ROBLESpic1-300x242.jpg)
Practical feeds without fishmeal suitable for gilthead sea bream
In a study, the performance of gilthead sea bream juveniles fed diets with no fishmeal was compared to that of bream fed diets with 30 or 10 percent fishmeal.
![Finishing diet improves sea bream quality](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2005/04/Ceulemanspic1-300x219.jpg)
Finishing diet improves sea bream quality
A finely tuned fishing diet can improve growth and feed utilization of sea bream grown previously on diets with low levels of fishmeal and fish oil.
![Evaluation of a commercial microbial enhanced protein in European sea bass diets](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PETEREIT-sea-bass_1500-300x200.jpg)
Evaluation of a commercial microbial enhanced protein in European sea bass diets
As a protein source and fishmeal replacement in European sea bass diets, a microbial enhanced protein demonstrates cost effectiveness and other benefits.
![Distinct stocks of Atlantic cod face different climate change challenges](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KJESBU_cod_1500-300x200.png)
Distinct stocks of Atlantic cod face different climate change challenges
Distinct stocks of North Atlantic cod are being stressed by different factors of varying management severity due to the impacts of climate change.
![Sea urchins struggle with their grip due to climate change: study](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SU_urchin_600-300x300.jpg)
Sea urchins struggle with their grip due to climate change: study
Biologists say sea urchins' adhesive abilities are hampered by differing levels of water salinity caused by climate change-associated events.
![Annual farmed finfish production survey: A modest supply decline for 2023 and a predicted return to growth in 2024](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GSA-FINFISH-SUMMARY-2023_1500-300x200.png)
Annual farmed finfish production survey: A modest supply decline for 2023 and a predicted return to growth in 2024
Global production of carps, tilapias, pangasius, salmonids and sea bass and sea bream is expected to reach 39.6 million metric tons this year.
![Study: Increased rainfall from climate change threatens UK sea urchins](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sea-urchins-300x200.jpeg)
Study: Increased rainfall from climate change threatens UK sea urchins
A new study finds that sea urchins deteriorated physically when immersed in less salty water – a risk that could occur with climate change.
![Maine seaweed-farming network harvests a record 1.3 million pounds in 2024](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1Atlantic-SEa-Farms_FISH_Kelper-Keith-300x200.jpg)
Maine seaweed-farming network harvests a record 1.3 million pounds in 2024
Atlantic Sea Farms harvests a record 1.3 million pounds of farmed seaweed in 2024, experiencing "tremendous expansion."
![Saturated fatty acid-rich soybean oil spares fish oil in sea bass feed](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/TRUSHENSKIpic1-223x300.jpg)
Saturated fatty acid-rich soybean oil spares fish oil in sea bass feed
Fish oil sparing has proven difficult for fish species, like sea bass, that require the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) abundant in fish oil but lacking in most alternative fats and oils used in aquafeeds.
![Diffused-air system improves oxygen levels in sea cage culture](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GRUNDVIGpic1-300x225.jpg)
Diffused-air system improves oxygen levels in sea cage culture
Traditional sea cage culture typically relies on natural water exchange to replace oxygen consumed by fish, which may not provide sufficient oxygen – especially during seasonal periods of high temperature.
![ASAIM addresses challenges to growth of marine fish farming in Southeast Asia](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/MANOMAITISpic1-300x225.jpg)
ASAIM addresses challenges to growth of marine fish farming in Southeast Asia
In its efforts to advance sustainable aquaculture practices and the use of soy-based feeds in Southeast Asia, the American Soybean Association International Marketing Program (USAIM) has identified several challenges.