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After five years of trial and error, Maine scallop farming startup Vertical Bay could be on the cusp of a significant breakthrough – with plans to increase production by up to fourfold next year.

The success of several projects that integrate mangrove restoration, water quality management and sustainable production practices is demonstrating potential pathways toward a more environmentally responsible shrimp farming industry.

Despite currently being temporarily reduced from 26 to 10 percent, the prospect of punitive tariffs on Indian shrimp imports to the US has created further issues for an industry already facing stiff competition from Ecuador.

Silvain Charbonneau, Seaducer’s COO, believes that smart, scalable innovations will help reinvigorate the oyster farming industry and attract a new generation of growers – ensuring the sector remains resilient in the face of climate and labour challenges.

Nick Shell, co-founder of Halophilic Marine Agriculture, who is pioneering the aquaculture of Salicornia using marine hydroponics in disused Vietnamese shrimp ponds, believes that the saline plant has huge potential – both to generate income and to improve glo…

Although the commercial aquaculture industry tends to favour the production of large tilapia, some industry analysts argue that it's time for a renaissance of smaller fish, which remain important for food security, especially among low-income groups. 

US consumers of tilapia and salmon – as well as the producers of these species in China and Canada – are likely to be the biggest losers in the seafood space if President Trump goes ahead with his planned tariff hikes.

Changing demographics, combined with a polarisation of global power between China and the US, makes it an interesting time for the world’s largest seafood economy.

While Ecuador’s meteoric rise if shrimp farming would be near-impossible for other countries to emulate, a recent presentation by the CNA’s chief executive, suggests that Indonesia could learn a great deal from their success. 

Umami Bioworks is bucking the negative trends that hit the cell-cultivated meat and seafood sectors – landing significant deals with some of the biggest players in the seafood and pet food worlds.

Omega Farm in Fujairah is one of pioneers of fish farming in the UAE, combining innovation, sustainability, and a strong focus on research and development.

Seaweed farming is increasingly recognised as a promising avenue for sustainable economic development, environmental stewardship and social engagement. However, the success of the sector depends on establishing robust policy frameworks tailored to the unique n…