Sustainability

The lack of policy support for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture is undermining food security for millions, say researchers with the Blue Food Assessment.

The aquaculture industry must continue in its quest to become more sustainable, with greater use of seaweeds in aquafeeds and production of herbivorous fish among two of the most promising avenues to achieve this.

The plant-based seafood segment is moving far beyond soy and corn-based substitutions and can now offer seafood lovers the same taste and experience as the "real thing", according to Monica Talbert, CEO of the Plant-Base…

BioMar has produced over 1 million tonnes of aquafeeds that contain microalgae, rather than fish oil, as the major source of omega-3 oils.

A “new generation seaweed accelerator” has been launched this week, in a bid to increase organic seaweed aquaculture.

An aquaculture expert with the University of Stirling has been awarded £1.5 million for an innovative five-year data project that will help the marine aquaculture sector respond to the impacts of climate change.

Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) has reached another milestone with its first harvest of sole at its Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) farm in Tocha, Portugal, four months ahead of schedule.

Aqua-Spark has become the first investor to join the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s global partnership.

A review of the latest scientific studies by Alune* suggests that fish meal inclusion in shrimp feeds can be significantly reduced, offering hope for a more sustainable shrimp farming sector.

Major feed companies and producers discuss emerging trends in fish-free feeds in China

China is unlocking the potential of marine ecosystems to create carbon sinks as part of its goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2060, officials say.

Research into the use of seaweed in salmon feeds is due to be given a boost following an agreement between Cermaq and Folla Alger.

A €1.3 million project that aims to accelerate the development of sustainable feeds for the future of farmed salmon has been launched this morning.

Haedam Co, in South Korea, has become the world’s first laver seaweed producer to achieve certification against the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard.

Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co, believes that mycoprotein fermentation will give the plant-based seafood sector a whole host of ingredients for their edible offerings, while making the global food system more su…

Research from New Zealand's Sustainable Seas Challenge shows that investments in the seaweed sector could improve the health and well-being of New Zealand's economy and ecosystem.

Cermaq, one of the world’s largest salmon producers, has announced plans to cut its total greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2030.

Ropes that are made out of bio-based materials, rather than petrol-based ones, are now being trialled at mussel and seaweed farms in Spain.

A new poll released by Environmental Defense Fund reveals that US citizens are open to consuming more home-grown seafood if it adheres to strong consumer and environmental standards.

Indonesia’s eel farming industry has huge potential – as long as all stakeholders can make a supportive ecosystem – according to Angga Kurniawan, general manager of one of the country’s pioneering eel farms.