Raising the bar for responsible shrimp aquaculture 23 Dec 2019 Christoph Mathiesen, part of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) team that established the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard for shrimp, explains how certification has improved the environmental and social impact …
22 years of promoting best practice in shrimp aquaculture 9 Dec 2019 George Chamberlain, president of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, looks back on over two decades of promoting best practice in, and busting-myths about, the global shrimp farming sector.
Diving deep into restorative aquaculture 20 Nov 2019 How 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 perspective 18 Nov 2019 To 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 antimicrobial resistanc…
Report questions the economic and environmental credentials of shrimp farms 9 Jan 2020 The global shrimp farming sector poses serious risks to both investors and the environment, according to a new report.
Mowi Scotland steps up ASC drive 6 Jan 2020 Mowi has reiterated its ambition for all its Scottish sites to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
Fresh protests over plans for 5,000 tonne salmon farm 2 Jan 2020 The Scottish Salmon Company’s plans to establish a 5,000 tonne salmon farm off the north coast of Arran have sparked fresh protests by island residents over the festive season.
Genetic diversity is vital for adapting to climate change 31 Dec 2019 Maintaining broad genetic diversity among farmed mussel populations will allow them to adapt to the acidification of the oceans, according to new research.
A deep dive into Canada’s aquaculture future 25 Dec 2019 Following Canada’s general election in October, members of the aquaculture industry have called for an updated Aquaculture Act that will allow the sector to address climate change, rural economic development and prioritise stable growth nationwide.…
Australia earmarks $329 million for offshore aquaculture developments 18 Apr 2019 A new cooperative research centre (CRC), that aims to develop offshore aquaculture facilities in conjunction with renewa…
Why climate change could mean more disease for marine aquaculture 15 Apr 2019 Extreme weather events and changing ocean conditions are creating unpredictable outcomes for aquaculture. One area where…
Study shows major shifts in marine biology 26 Feb 2019 A new study shows how the impacts of a warming ocean will only exacerbate the unprecedented marine biological changes th…
Future-proofing aquafeed needs 6 Feb 2019 How a more aggressive diversification of the raw materials used by the aquaculture feed sector could help the planet cop…
On a mission for zero emissions 30 Apr 2019 Plans to establish a salmon farm from which no treatment residues are emitted yet is capable of being situated in “any e…
How sugar kelp is sweetening the deal for Long Island's oyster growers 29 Apr 2019 Long Island’s fledgling sugar kelp farming sector “may unlock a wealth of economic and environmental opportunities for c…
Funding windfalls for fledgling live feed replacement and water treatment firms 27 Mar 2019 Aqua-Spark has today announced new investments in BioFishency, an innovator in water treatment systems for use in land-b…
Overcoming challenges in steelhead RAS production 18 Mar 2019 America’s largest land-based steelhead producer outlines how it has ironed out a number of early production issues as it…
Funding windfall for aquaculture aid projects 24 Apr 2019 Five fish-based research projects in developing countries, including three with direct aquaculture links, have each been…
A massive boost for marine conservation 17 Apr 2019 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has announced details of ambitious $40 million initiative to promote ocean conservation.
Benefits of aquaculture are being “overlooked” 5 Dec 2018 Scientists may be overlooking some of the broader ecosystem and social benefits associated with marine aquaculture.
Social licence key to EU aquaculture growth 17 Dec 2018 Following the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee’s report on salmon farmi…
A fresh perspective on fishmeal sources 27 Apr 2019 An integrated approach to improving the sustainability of reduction fisheries that engages industry, national government…
Invitations now open for the FEED-X Challenge 25 Apr 2019 The Project-X Global is accepting applications from innovators looking to transform the sustainable feed industry throug…
A decision that "could reshape the salmon market globally" 11 Apr 2019 Rabobank and WWF have teamed up to improve the sustainability of Chile’s salmon farming sector by offering the country's…
Mowi appoints sustainability lead 5 Apr 2019 Mowi has appointed Catarina Martins as its first ever chief sustainability officer “to strengthen and implement Mowi's s…
