Seychelles adopts groundbreaking marine protection programme 28 Mar 2020 The Seychelles has announced plans to designate 13 marine protection areas, which combined cover an area of ocean larger than Germany.
Six tips to make your fish farm more environmentally sustainable 25 Mar 2020 The following tips are designed to help small-scale aquaculture operators, particularly in Asia and Africa, reduce their environmental impacts and embrace operational sustainability.
Supermarkets' farmed seafood sourcing policies come under fire 19 Mar 2020 UK supermarkets need to significantly raise their standards for sourcing farmed seafood, according to a new report.
Spotlight on aquaculture's most improved producers 9 Mar 2020 Insights into some of the most progressive aquaculture producers are now accessible to the public thanks to a new initiative by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).
Practical steps towards sustainable aquaculture 6 Mar 2020 An afternoon seminar focusing on practical ways to make your aquaculture business more sustainable is taking place as part of Aquaculture UK.
How fish farming is combatting Kenya’s “sex-for-fish” trade 28 Feb 2020 A programme that encourages the adoption of pond-based fish farming in Kenya is raising household incomes and halting the spread of sexually transmitted disease, according to World Neighbors.
The case for supplementing salmon diets with insect meal 5 Feb 2020 New research demonstrates that supplementing low fish meal diets with black soldier fly larvae meal leads to better performance on growth and nutrition indicators in Atlantic salmon.
In for the krill 30 Jan 2020 Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine, explains how the world’s largest krill-fishing firm – and provider of key ingredients to the aquafeed industry – plans to ensure the sustainable development of their Antarctic fishi…
Salmon feed producers take action in Brazil to prevent deforestation and protect wildlife 20 Dec 2019 Major salmon feed producers join forces to ensure Brazilian soy products remain traceable and sustainable.
Soy source: feed producers unite against rainforest destruction 19 Dec 2019 The world's leading salmon feed producers has joined forces in a bid to ensure that the soy they source for their feeds is not contributing to deforestation of the Amazon in Brazil.
Can farmed kelp conquer American markets? 14 Dec 2019 A number of key steps must be taken to ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of the burgeoning US kelp culture sector, according to a new review.
22 years of promoting best practice in shrimp aquaculture 9 Dec 2019 George Chamberlain, president of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, looks back on over two decades of promoting best practice in, and busting-myths about, the global shrimp farming sector.
Aquaculture leaders issue warning to Brazilian soy sector 3 Dec 2019 A number of major aquaculture companies have issued a warning to the Brazilian soy sector, following new data which show that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon basin is increasing.
Salmon supplier joins Ocean Disclosure Project 3 Dec 2019 UK-based salmon specialist JCS Fish has become the first seafood supplier to voluntarily disclose information about the origins of its farmed salmon and trout products.
Largest global assessment of ocean warming published 25 Nov 2019 An international group of marine scientists has compiled the most comprehensive assessment of how ocean warming is affecting the mix of species in our oceans – and explained how some marine species manage to keep their cool.…
Research suggests the blue economy could bolster global food security 25 Nov 2019 New research from the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy concludes that the ocean could provide six times more food than it does today by embracing innovation and adopting better management practices.
Chinese supermarket steps up sustainable seafood sourcing 22 Nov 2019 Beijing Shouhang Guoli Trading Co has committed to sourcing seafood from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified facilities for its Beijing-based supermarket chain.
Fresh thoughts on SE Asia's fishmeal fisheries 21 Nov 2019 Vietnam and Thailand must accelerate reducing "the massive overcapacity" of their fishing fleets, according to a new report on South East Asian fisheries and their relevance to fishmeal production.
Diving deep into restorative aquaculture 20 Nov 2019 How tech is transforming our understanding of the ecological benefits delivered by New England’s renowned shellfish farming sector
New tool for measuring seafood sustainability 18 Nov 2019 A new data tool for measuring the sustainability of seafood - both produced by aquaculture and capture fisheries - is now online and available for public use.
