Lessons from the Young Turks: how Turkey became an aquaculture powerhouse 8 Jan 2021 A new book details how Turkey has become a global aquaculture leader, and is now the world’s ninth largest marine finfish farmer. Other countries, particularly in Europe, could learn much from its example.
Why farm salmon if you can print them? 7 Jul 2020 A new technique that allows the 3D printing of fish such as salmon and tuna is currently being developed by a consortium of students.
Blue Nalu set for 6-fold expansion 19 Jun 2020 The cell-based seafood pioneer BlueNalu has announced a major expansion of the company's operations and the hiring of key new personnel.
Stem cell breakthrough could offer new means of aquaculture production 16 Jun 2020 Researchers in Japan have succeeded in producing the first-ever mass proliferation of rainbow trout germline stem cells (GSCs) in vitro, a technique that could pave the way for the mass production and preservation of end…
Time to turn around Europe’s tuna farming sector 26 May 2020 In recent years the buzz and hype surrounding the drive to achieve commercial full-cycle tuna farming in the Mediterranean seems to have subsided. We checked in with some of the leading minds in the field to discuss the …
Tuna stock levels hold firm 3 Apr 2020 Eighty-four percent of the total commercial tuna catch worldwide came from stocks at “healthy” levels of abundance, according to the latest report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
How climate change is effecting top marine predators 1 Apr 2020 A marine scientist at the UK’s Marine Biological Association (MBA) has been awarded a prestigious grant to fund cutting-edge research that addresses climate change impacts on threatened ocean predators.
First South Korean fishery achieves MSC certification 27 Oct 2019 Dongwon’s Tropical Pacific yellowfin and skipjack free school purse seine fishery meets international standards for sustainability
The certificate that could kickstart a renaissance in tuna aquaculture in Europe 3 Sep 2019 The development of birth certificates that allow retailers and consumers to identify the origin of bluefin tuna could help resuscitate Europe's Atlantic bluefin tuna farming sector.
Cell-based seafood and the future of food: part II 10 May 2019 Mike Selden, CEO of Finless Foods, explains how cell-based seafood can complement conventional aquaculture in helping to feed the planet without destroying ocean life.
Cell-based seafood and the future of food: part I 1 May 2019 In this two-part feature, The Fish Site and Mike Selden, CEO of the cell-based fish company Finless Foods, discuss the background of lab-grown fish and the origins of Finless Foods bluefin tuna.
Maltese minister suspended over tuna allegations 15 Feb 2019 The Federation of Maltese Aquaculture Producers (FMAP) has demanded the continued suspension of Malta’s fisheries director, Andreina Fenech Farrugia, following allegations that she helped illegally-caught tuna as farmed …
Major Spanish tuna farmer once again implicated in illegal trade 17 Oct 2018 Two weeks ago Spanish newspaper El Confidencial released a major story on a large investigation by the Guardia Civil, targeting Spain’s largest tuna farmer Richardo Fuentes y Hijos and several processing companies. The a…
Bluefin boat seeks MSC accreditation 22 Aug 2018 A Japanese bluefin tuna operator is seeking to be the first for the species in the world to gain Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
Tuna stock updates revealed 9 Mar 2018 Seventy-eight percent of 2016’s global tuna catch came from stocks at “healthy” levels according to a new report.
5-year tuna plan published 26 Feb 2018 A new 5-year plan that aims to increase the sustainability of global tuna fisheries has been published by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) today.
Spanish make FAD pledge 11 Jan 2018 The Spanish tuna fleet has become the first capable of guaranteeing that fish aggregating devices (FADs) cannot be abandoned on reefs or beaches in the Seychelles.
Costa Rica to tackle pelagic fishery sustainability 3 Jan 2018 The formation of a new fishery improvement project (FIP), focusing on tuna, swordfish, and mahi fishing in Costa Rica, has been announced today.
Bluefin quota disappoints EU fishermen 24 Nov 2017 EU fishermen’s representatives have expressed their disappointment that the recommended increase for the Atlantic bluefin tuna quota is not higher over the next three years.
Diversification in aquaculture: lessons to be learnt 3 Nov 2017 Dr Andrew Davie argues that, despite the struggles of Europe's cod and tuna aquaculture industries, there is still scope for the region’s fish farmers to diversify from the production of salmonid species.