North America

Genome edited fish are already being grown by commercial aquaculture operators in Japan, and the technology has huge potential to enhance the sector’s environmental stewardship, productivity and disease resistance.

A unique platform for collecting real-time ocean data, such as wave height and current speed, at scale is gaining significant traction in the global aquaculture sector as a means to improve operational safety, optimise site selection, and increase farming effi…

Crawfish farming is one of the most lucrative and sustainable forms of aquaculture in the US, but recent droughts in its southern heartlands are putting livelihoods at risk.

Roberto Flores Aguilar, co-founder and technical manager of Abulones Cultivados, is one of the pioneering figures in Latin American marine aquaculture and a firm believer that the industry can help to uplift coastal communities in the developing world.

Investing in the right genetics tools and strategies can help shrimp farming companies succeed, despite the current economic challenges, according to The Center for Aquatic Technologies (CAT).

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to have supported a recent initiative that aims to empower female entrepreneurs who are working in aquaculture and wider blue economy across Latin America.

Given the decline of wild stocks and surging consumer demand, the case for farming sablefish has never been stronger. However, challenges – in particular relating to growth rates – have meant that few producers of this prized species have achieved commercial s…