Sustainability

BioMar Norway and Bio Feeder have announced plans for the design and build of Norway’s first battery-powered fish feed delivery vessel.

Mowi has pledged to only use deforestation-free soy in its own brand fish feeds from 2021.

A competition designed to accelerate the development and adoption of fishmeal and fish oil substitutes in aquafeeds has doubled its prize fund to $70,000 per category.

Friend of the Sea (FOS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institution of Aquaculture Singapore (IAS), outlining a plan to work collaboratively towards the responsible development of the country’s aquacult…

Increased cultivation of sea sponges has been welcomed by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, but sea sponge aquaculture has become a winning sustainable development strategy for women in Zanzibar.

The unique design of a corrugated cardboard composition pack for the transportation of fresh fish and shellfish has added registered status to its list of accolades.

The director of a Patagonia-funded film that critiques both salmon aquaculture and river restocking programmes will be taking part in an open access discussion on the future of US aquaculture this week.

High use of trimmings from fish processing combined with the use of novel feed ingredients have enabled BioMar to achieve an average fish in fish out (FIFO) ratio of 1:1 or below for the last five years.

Commercial aquaculture is at risk "of fostering future zoonotic pandemics", according to a new report by FAIRR.

Initiatives including the increased use of insect meal in its feeds, the provision of training programmes for small aquaculture farmers in SE Asia and improving the sustainability of global reduction fisheries are among …

Ensuring that any new aquaculture developments in US federal waters operate sustainably will be the subject of a discussion between three of the country's most influential advocates of sustainable aquaculture this evenin…

Urgent action to ensure long-term viability of Brazil’s most important domestic source of Artemia has been called for – both to sustain a valuable ingredient for the local aquaculture sector and to ensure a continued liv…

The use of antibiotics in the global salmon sector has halved over the course of the last seven years, due to improvements in antibiotics stewardship, disease control and fish welfare, according to a new report.

The global salmon sector is suffering from a rising discrepancy between the projected and actual harvests and producers can’t afford to be complacent about their ability to fulfil global demand for salmon.

The Seychelles has announced plans to designate 13 marine protection areas, which combined cover an area of ocean larger than Germany.

The following tips are designed to help small-scale aquaculture operators, particularly in Asia and Africa, reduce their environmental impacts and embrace operational sustainability.

UK supermarkets need to significantly raise their standards for sourcing farmed seafood, according to a new report.

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).

An afternoon seminar focusing on practical ways to make your aquaculture business more sustainable is taking place as part of Aquaculture UK.

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.