Diving deep into restorative aquaculture20 Nov 2019How tech is transforming our understanding of the ecological benefits delivered by New England’s renowned shellfish farming sector
AMR in aquaculture: a fish vet’s perspective18 Nov 2019To mark both European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) and the start of WHO’s World Antibiotic Awareness week, Dr Chris Matthews, operations director at Fish Vet Group, talks to The Fish Site about ant…
Is the aquaculture of invasive and non-native species worth the risk?6 Nov 2019Following a recent report from the FAO on the threats posed by the production of invasive (potentially non-native) species in aquaculture, Gregg Yan and Jonah van Beijnen argue that a number of measur…
Shrimp farming proves a mixed blessing in West Bengal30 Oct 2019Many traditional farmers in West Bengal have diversified into shrimp aquaculture. But while it has made some farmers rich, others have found it has put their livelihoods – and perhaps even their lives…
Aquaculture leaders issue warning to Brazilian soy sector3 Dec 2019A 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 Project3 Dec 2019UK-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.
Can salmon farming cope with climate change?2 Dec 2019Researchers have evaluated how climate change could affect Norwegian salmon farming over the next 50 years.
Largest global assessment of ocean warming published25 Nov 2019An 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 security25 Nov 2019New 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.…
Australia earmarks $329 million for offshore aquaculture developments18 Apr 2019A new cooperative research centre (CRC), that aims to develop offshore aquaculture facilities in conjunction with renewable energy production schemes has been launched today.
Why climate change could mean more disease for marine aquaculture15 Apr 2019Extreme weather events and changing ocean conditions are creating unpredictable outcomes for aquaculture. One area where research is offering some insight into what to expect, though, is the increasin…
Study shows major shifts in marine biology26 Feb 2019A new study shows how the impacts of a warming ocean will only exacerbate the unprecedented marine biological changes that have occurred in the last decade, which could have a major impact of global a…
Future-proofing aquafeed needs6 Feb 2019How a more aggressive diversification of the raw materials used by the aquaculture feed sector could help the planet cope with burgeoning global population growth.
On a mission for zero emissions30 Apr 2019Plans to establish a salmon farm from which no treatment residues are emitted yet is capable of being situated in “any exposed area along the whole Norwegian coast where the outer ocean currents flow”…
How sugar kelp is sweetening the deal for Long Island's oyster growers29 Apr 2019Long Island’s fledgling sugar kelp farming sector “may unlock a wealth of economic and environmental opportunities for coastal communities”.
Funding windfalls for fledgling live feed replacement and water treatment firms27 Mar 2019Aqua-Spark has today announced new investments in BioFishency, an innovator in water treatment systems for use in land-based aquaculture, and Molofeed, whose new formula can replace live feed earlier …
Overcoming challenges in steelhead RAS production18 Mar 2019America’s largest land-based steelhead producer outlines how it has ironed out a number of early production issues as it attempts to reach its 1,200 tonne annual capacity.
Funding windfall for aquaculture aid projects24 Apr 2019Five fish-based research projects in developing countries, including three with direct aquaculture links, have each been awarded grants of $100,000.
A massive boost for marine conservation17 Apr 2019The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has announced details of ambitious $40 million initiative to promote ocean conservation.
Benefits of aquaculture are being “overlooked”5 Dec 2018Scientists may be overlooking some of the broader ecosystem and social benefits associated with marine aquaculture.
Social licence key to EU aquaculture growth17 Dec 2018Following the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee’s report on salmon farming, Dr Suzi Billing explains why Scotland’s salmon sector – and EU aquaculture i…
A fresh perspective on fishmeal sources27 Apr 2019An integrated approach to improving the sustainability of reduction fisheries that engages industry, national governments and international organisations, has been advised, "given the diverse and disp…
Invitations now open for the FEED-X Challenge25 Apr 2019The Project-X Global is accepting applications from innovators looking to transform the sustainable feed industry through the FEED-X Challenge.
A decision that "could reshape the salmon market globally"11 Apr 2019Rabobank and WWF have teamed up to improve the sustainability of Chile’s salmon farming sector by offering the country's largest producer a green loan.
Mowi appoints sustainability lead5 Apr 2019Mowi has appointed Catarina Martins as its first ever chief sustainability officer “to strengthen and implement Mowi's sustainability strategy”.
