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The largest salmon farming project in Canada’s history has been cast into doubt, after a court ruled that further environmental impact assessments were require before a final decision could be made on…

Once under threat from illegal fishing, 60 percent of the global catch of Patagonian toothfish is now MSC certified.

There is increasing evidence that farmers can augment brain growth in their fish by mimicking aspects of their natural habitat in farm sites. But, from a welfare point of view, are bigger brains a ble…

One of the planet’s most sought-after sashimi species could hold the key to profitable land-based aquaculture, according to the head of Kingfish Zeeland.

With one major event, each month in the coming period, Nutriad is investing in showcasing its products and services across the Asian region.

Benthic communities can take more than 6 years to recover from a single pass by a hydraulic dredger, according to the results of a new international study into the impacts of various trawl systems.

Four salmon producers – Australis Seafoods, Bjørøya, Midt-Norsk Havbruk and Nova Sea – have joined the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) today.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has awarded North Sea cod its gold standard for sustainability today, in a move that’s been broadly welcomed by fishermen, politicians and conservation organisatio…

Dr Andrew Jackson, Chairman of IFFO RS Governance Board, explains the logic behind today’s launch of a new version of a standard that ensures aquafeed producers that their ingredients come from sustai…

An updated standard that should help ensure that aquaculture feed producers can source sustainable marine ingredients has been launched today.

Research conducted into the genetic make-up of a resilient red alga has taken scientists a step closer to breeding disease-resistant seaweed.

A summary of scientific research relevant to the king crab and snow crab fisheries has been made freely available.

As predicted, Alaskan fishermen are getting higher prices for their salmon this year. It’s good news following a 2016 season that saw lackluster catches in all regions but Bristol Bay, a failure of pi…

Several non-native pink salmon have recently been encountered by anglers in Galway, Mayo and Donegal rivers, according to Inland Fisheries Ireland.

A new feed mill has been opened in Russia’s Karelia region in a move that will help boost the region’s aquaculture industry, according to senior state officials.

A new project which could lead to an increased use of algae in the aquaculture feed industry has been launched today.

Humpback whales in south-east Alaska seem to be targeting salmon smolts released by the state’s hatcheries.

Details of plans to extend the world’s largest lumpfish production facility have been announced today.

A virulent strain of the ISA virus has been detected in salmon broodstock at AquaGen’s Merraberget sea site and Rimstad land facility.

A programme to assist 3.5 million people to exit poverty and reduce the number of people suffering from deficiencies in essential micronutrients by 2.4 million has now been launched.