Fresh furore over use of fishmeal and fish oil in aquafeeds15 Oct 2019A new report by the Dutch-based Changing Markets Foundation claims that retailers, including top UK supermarkets, are linked to “illegal, unsustainable fishing operations in India, Vietnam and The Gam…
Eel appeal: new anguillid compendium published7 Oct 2019On the day that Eels: Biology, Monitoring, Management, Culture and Exploitation, is launched, The Fish Site caught up with Paul Coulson, who co-edited the book with Andy Don, to find out more about th…
Restorative aquaculture: can farming shellfish and seaweed provide habitat benefits?16 Sep 2019While aquaculture is often associated with degrading water quality, invasive species introductions and the destruction of important coastal habitats, increasing evidence suggests that well-designed an…
Overflowing with opportunity: Ghana’s wastewater catfish farms11 Sep 2019A Ghanaian project that uses nutrients in wastewater to help improve catfish growth has been gaining considerable traction over the summer.
Aldi Australia joins transparent seafood sourcing scheme21 Oct 2019Aldi has become the first Australian retailer to participate in the Ocean Disclosure Project, having today published its seafood sourcing disclosure profile.
Can probiotics make shrimp farming more environmentally friendly?19 Oct 2019A new study demonstrates that using probiotics when producing white shrimp larvae – not just in the grow-out stage – can help reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses and other pollutants.
New website launch for BAP18 Oct 2019The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has launched a redesigned Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) website as part of a rebranding campaign.
Norway invests 10 million kroner to combat algal blooms15 Oct 2019The government of Norway has allocated 10 million kroner (€994,828) to funding aquaculture research in the wake of a severe algae outbreak earlier this year.
Scots salmon sector sidesteps fish meal criticism14 Oct 2019The Scottish salmon farming sector has been quick to distance itself from the use of unsustainably-sourced fish meal and fish oil in its feeds.
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”.
