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The legislation relating to the slaughter of farmed fish in the UK has been called into question by an animal protection charity which is now seeking to ensure that the adoption of humane killing techniques becomes manda…

More seaweed, kelp and algae farms are springing up along the UK’s coastline as the country moves to grab a share of the global seaweed industry.

New data released on 22 November shows that more than 1 million farm-raised salmon are expected to have been killed by seals in the two years to the end of 2021.

The Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) have announced the release of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Salmonids.

A new offshore joint venture that aims to produce 150,000 tonnes of salmon a year by 2030 has been established by SalMar and Aker Ocean.

Key government officials reiterated their support for the growth of the shrimp industry, one of the major aquaculture commodities in the country, during the virtual 13th Philippine Shrimp Congress which took place on 9-1…

Some of the world’s leading international seaweed scientists put have suggested eight recommendations to safeguard the future of the seaweed industry as it faces significant challenges

At COP26’s Ocean Action Day on 5 November, the UK called on global leaders to take ambitious steps to safeguard ocean health and use it as a resource to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

The UK government has pledged £407,000 to fund a new Seaweed Academy – the UK’s first dedicated seaweed industry facility, offering advice to start-ups, training workers and sharing the latest research to help businesses…

Lowering water levels and poor communications from hydro-electric companies are combining to put pressure on tilapia farmers in the west of São Paulo state, Brazil.

The offshore aquaculture sector has faced dogged criticism that undermines public support, but a new paper addresses many of these misconceptions and outlines the industry’s role in shoring up food security in the United…

Phil Cruver, former CEO of Catalina Sea Ranch, explains why he’s now focusing his attentions on producing food-grade seaweed in the Caribbean, using a unique, submersible system.

Legislation to support the development of an offshore aquaculture industry in the US has been delivered to the Senate today.

Europe’s growing band of seaweed producers could be generating revenues of €2.7 billion and providing 85,000 jobs by 2030.

Plans to build the largest fish farm in the South Pacific have been given a boost, following endorsement of the project by the French Polynesian government.

Aquaculture researchers, companies and startups are being invited to submit proposals for the third round of the UK Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF).

Three advocates of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) are using research in a bid to back up their beliefs in the values of the concept.

Mowi Scotland is seeking a permanent injunction against Don Staniford to protect the health and safety of employees and fish at the company's salmon farming sites.

A new report by Compassion for World Farming argues “the many reasons why plans to develop octopus farming should be stopped and why companies with octopus in their supply chains must avoid sourcing from these intensive …

Guyana’s Ministry of Agriculture aims to develop the country’s fledgling aquaculture sector as it attempts to double the country's fish production by 2025.