The demand for South Korean edible seaweeds has soared, with the supply struggling to meet demand, and prices suffering inflation in response.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16669690/south-korea-to-scale-up-seaweed-sector
Plant-based meat startup Edonia has raised €2 million in funding to support the commercialisation of its micro-algae based products.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16669599/2-million-raised-for-micro-algae-meat-startup
A project that aims to grow tilapia and vegetables in aquaponics systems that use urban waste water has recently been launched in Italy.
A bill which seeks to expedite the review and approval process for mariculture projects in California has received bipartisan support, passing onto the state Appropriations Committee.
A multidisciplinary and international team met with a range of aquaculture stakeholders in Mwanza last week to discuss the drivers and bottlenecks of this burgeoning sector.
Ten years after being founded, Aqua-Spark has released its latest impact report, which highlights both the performance of the 28 companies in its portfolio and offers insights into evolution of t...
A new 196-page Guide to the Indian Shrimp Industry, written by Shrimp Insights – the consultancy and publication firm of shrimp industry analyst Willem van der Pijl – is now available to down...
A collaboration of 13 California colleges and institutes launched the innovative Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways Conference earlier this month, aiming to support blue economy workforce d...
Marking a pivotal moment for the Seagriculture conference series, the first in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific event will be launched in March 2025.
Ahead of the Indo Fisheries Expo and Forum 2024, members of the Indonesian seafood industry promoted the event at the Seafood Expo Global, held in Barcelona 23 - 25 April 2024.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16667266/indonesian-fisheries-expo-aims-for-global-stage
A new report has recently been published as part of Project Madoc – a scheme that aims to significantly increase the output of the seaweed sector in Wales.
Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) has asked the federal government to set aside $39 million for the development of the US aquaculture sector in next year’s budget.
Urchinomics, the pioneering venture in urchin ranching and kelp restoration, has announced the appointment of Maru Samuels as its new in-country lead for New Zealand.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16665461/urchinomics-steps-up-new-zealand-operations
Lerøy, one of the world's largest salmon farming companies, claims to be on the cusp of finding an application for the one part of salmon that is currently wasted – the blood.
Elizabeth Okullow, co-founder of AquaMnara, explains how she is providing African fish farmers with innovative tools, including IoT monitoring devices and pioneering market access strategies.
Government-mandated closures in British Columbia have been blamed for Canada’s farm-raised salmon production falling from a peak of 148,000 tonnes in 2016 to 90,000 tonnes in 2023 – the lowes...
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The Mediterranean Restorative Aquaculture Centre, the first of its kind in the region, is due to open in Spain by the end of the year.
Cermaq Canada has agreed to trial a salmon feed that contains algal oil made by Veramaris across several of its farms in British Columbia.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16664351/cermaq-to-trial-algal-oil-in-salmon-feeds
Hosted by The Seaweed Company, Seaposium 2024 celebrated the sustainable seaweed farming industry alongside the official opening of the Company’s new processing facility in County Donegal.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16663440/landmark-event-celebrates-irish-seaweed-farming
A trailer for Hope In the Water - a documentary series exploring ecological balance and sustainable seafood practices - has been released, giving a taste of engaging stories and creative solution...
After seven years occupying the role, GenoMar Genetics’ former chief executive Alejandro Tola Alvarez has stepped aside as aquaculture industry veteran Gustavo Bozano is appointed to the role.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16662822/new-ceo-appointed-for-genomar-genetics-group
With nearly 30 countries and 10 especially popular shrimp species, a look at the European shrimp market provides a fascinating insight into cultural and culinary differences across the continent.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16662718/shedding-light-on-european-shrimp-demand
In a strategic move to solidify its position in the aquaculture and ecological consultancy sector, risk management specialist DNV has assumed full ownership of the consultancy firm Ocean Ecology.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16661746/dnv-takes-ownership-of-ocean-ecology
During a visit to seaweed farms developed along the India-Pakistan border, Principal Secretary Dr P. K. Mishra expressed keen interest in the operation and its socio-economic implications for the...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16661747/strategic-seaweed-farms-impress-indian-officials
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is on a mission to transform seafood farming towards more environmentally and socially responsible practices, a key part of which involves ensuring aquafeeds a...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16661554/how-asc-applies-its-feed-standard
As part of a strategy to increase exports, the Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association will present Japanese scallops at the Seafood Expo Global event, held in Barcelona from 23 to 25 April, 2...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16656886/japanese-scallop-industry-aims-for-expansion
Researchers in India have successfully achieved captive breeding and larval rearing of golden trevally - a high value marine species - following five years of research.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16656786/breakthrough-achieved-for-golden-trevally-farming
A recent collaborative study investigated a new delivery method for emamectin benzoate (EMB) - the active chemical in some medicinal delousing treatments.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16656687/researchers-aim-to-innovate-delousing-medication
Azerbaijan Fish Farm aims to produce over 9 tonnes of caviar a year and, in the process, help make their country synonymous with sustainable, progressive aquaculture.
Innovafeed, a global leader in the production of insect ingredients for high-quality animal feed, pet food and plant nutrition, has inaugurated its North American Insect Innovation Center (NAIIC)...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16655120/innovafeed-opens-us-insect-plant
Indigenous aquaculture ponds in Hawaiʻi – which are known as loko iʻa – can increase the amount of fish harvested both inside and outside of the pond, according to a new study.
Chris van der Kuyl, chairman of Ace Aquatec and producer of Minecraft, has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year’s Responsible Seafood Summit, which will take place in St Andrews,...
A new hub that has been designed to accelerate innovation throughout the EU's blue economy has been launched this week.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16654882/accelerating-marine-innovation-in-europe
Alasinrin Musbau Abdulkadir is the chief executive officer of BawBaw Farms, a Nigeria-based operation which can produce over two tonnes of catfish, and 17 tonnes of aquafeeds each week.
Multinational petfood giant Nestlé Purina has joined the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a funding partner.
A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has concluded that a strain of disease-resistant carp has a higher chance of survival when infected with cyprinid herpes virus and is also less l...
An increasing number of women farmers are now engaged in fish farming in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, thanks to a new initiative, according to Transform Rural India.
A new partnership aims to find new markets for the Scottish salmon farming industry's smallest fish, improving the sector's circular economy and “making every fish count.”
Aiming to discuss the potential of sustainable aquaculture development across the region, ASC members joined scientists and policymakers from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and the UK at ...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16652714/asc-supports-ghana-aquaculture-development
Seeking to unlock the economic value of seafood by-products, Scottish researchers have called for industry input, with prizes available for participants.
Ahead of The Center for Responsible Seafood’s Shrimp Summit, which is taking place in India in June, George Chamberlain reflects on the future of the industry and the recent allegations against...
Aiming to facilitate socially and environmentally responsible practices, a US-based NGO has published a set of guidelines and resources to help the seafood industry towards sustainability.
Three new partners have joined the growing Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability network, which aims to foster a global standard for transparency within the aquaculture and fisheries industry.
The anchovy and white anchovy fishing season for Peru, which contributes significantly to global fishmeal production, has been opened, with the catch quota fixed at 2.475 million tonnes.
A new research project will investigate innovative methods for the quality assurance of fish products, aiming to ensure high standards, sustainability, and traceability within the aquaculture ind...
A new comprehensive consumer research study from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council has revealed consumer perceptions and behaviours regarding sustainable seafood products.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16650467/consumer-needs-for-seafood-certification-revealed
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 an...
Aquatech businesses are invited to apply for a Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) mentoring programme in a sector which has recently attracted a €15 million investment from the Ireland Strategic Investm...
Noola Sukess Mandiri (NSM), which grows redclaw crayfish in Indonesia, reports that it is close to completeing its first farming trial.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16648724/crayfish-company-seeks-success-in-indonesia
Blueyou says that it has launched the first animal welfare policy for a sustainable seafood portfolio brand worldwide, in "a shift toward aquatic animal welfare considerations for the seafood sec...
Uttar Pradesh, an Indian state with a population larger than Pakistan, is home to an increasing number of fish farmers, thanks to various initiatives by the state government to boost fish product...
Bioflytech has started the production of insect meal and insect oil from black soldier fly larvae at its new facility in Palas de Rei, Galicia.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16647628/spanish-insect-producer-opens-galician-facility
OceanHub Africa, the continent’s leading enabler of ocean-impact entrepreneurship, has announced the launch of its fifth accelerator programme.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16647512/oceanhub-africa-launches-fifth-accelerator
Stakeholders are being encouraged to take part in the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s final round of stakeholder consultation for its new farm standard, which closes on 20 May.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16647355/last-chance-to-influence-ascs-new-farm-standard
Peptobiotics - a startup aiming to replace the commercial use of antibiotics in aquaculture with antimicrobial peptide technology - has raised $6.2 million as part of its series A funding round.
The Global Seafood Alliance has named seafood industry veteran Mike Kocsis as its new chief executive officer as previous leader Wally Stevens steps down from the role.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16646538/global-seafood-alliance-appoints-new-ceo
A campaign to halt plans for the development of Spain’s first Octopus farm has renewed its cries over potential impacts to wildlife, the environment and public health.
India’s seaweed sector is dominated by the production of Kappaphycus for the hydrocolloid and biostimulant industries, but Gabriella D’Cruz, founder of The Good Ocean, is determined to divers...
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A new project to enhance the aquaculture potential of snapper through selective breeding has been approved, and will move on to the next research stage.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16645392/super-snapper-may-boost-new-zealand-aquaculture
A comprehensive review detailing the salmon farming industry has been published by BC First Nations ahead of the announcement of the government transition plan for aquaculture in BC.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16645342/bc-first-nations-launch-salmon-farming-review
Publishing its gender pay gap report for 2023, Scottish Sea Farms highlights the advances the company has made towards eradicating disparity in pay between men and women.
Post-brexit measures to reduce the risk of “food fraud” for Scottish salmon have been updated with the aim of increasing consumer confidence in the product.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16644347/protected-legal-status-updated-for-scottish-salmon
Ocean Origin, a startup which is seeking to establish a pilot seaweed and shellfish farm near Swanage, has attempted to gain local community support for the project through a recent public meetin...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16644271/swanage-seaweed-startup-vies-for-public-support
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 opera...
Research into the formulation and delivery of vaccines to safeguard cleaner fish in salmon farms from bacterial disease has been given a funding boost, following a successful first phase.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16642427/a-shot-in-the-arm-for-the-cleaner-fish-sector
A new study has concluded that krill meal inclusion resulted in positive effects on Nile tilapia’s reproductive performance and higher survival of larvae.
A switch to farming giant river prawns is proving economically astute for a growing number of Bangladesh’s aquaculture operators, but the sector still has challenges to overcome.
A new partnership agreement between FAI and Spring Genetics aims to promote improved welfare standards for farmed tilapia, with a particular focus across the Americas.
A partnership agreement signed between MSD Animal Health and First Water of Iceland promises the deployment of FALCON Biomass - an innovative fish monitoring technology - for land-based farming i...
Plans to establish an International Tropical Seaweed Resilience Institute are gaining momentum, following the publication of an extensive new study.
As part of Aquamar’s current market strategy, the convenience seafood company has announced the appointment of Guy Lott, a seafood industry veteran, as its new Vice President of sales.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16639528/aquamar-appoints-new-vice-president-of-sales
Launched at the Boston Seafood Expo, the new GDST website aims to drive seafood industry engagement with the organisation’s traceability standard.
Aquaculture Philippines and Livestock Philippines, one of the country’s leading events for the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries will take place from 22 to 24 May, 2024.
Black tiger shrimp are experiencing something of a renaissance, especially in India and China, but experts such as Kontali analyst Ida Skancke, and leading Indian shrimp farmer Dr Manoj Sharma no...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16639320/the-return-of-the-black-tiger
As part of efforts to keep Scottish coastal areas free of pollution, volunteers from Scottish salmon farms cleared away more than 23 tonnes of beach litter last year.
Maine-based producer Katahdin Salmon has announced that it is on track to begin construction of its flagship, fully renewable energy-powered RAS facility, which they aim to complete within two ye...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16638051/katahdin-salmon-on-track-for-site-construction
A report from AquaBounty detailing financial results for the final quarter of 2023 shows significant net losses for the company, despite an increase in production.
The initial line-up of speakers has been revealed for the annual North Sea Seaweed industry event, which returns this year with the theme “Regenerative Horizon”.
Aiming to lead the alternative seafood industry, food tech company AQUA Cultured Foods has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks - a biotech company specialising in cell programming.
Yield10 Bioscience - an agricultural biotechnology company - has received approval for the farming of genetically modified omega-3-rich Camelina crops in the US.
Seadling, which is based in Malaysian Borneo, sees fermenting seaweed for pet food ingredients as the first step towards unlocking greater value from tropical macroalgae.
While the market for UK seaweed products is growing, the industry currently relies on wild harvests to meet the majority of its demand, preventing the sector from realising its potential.
A groundbreaking project that will map out the technological landscape of Alaska’s seaweed and oyster farming sectors, as well as their supply chains, has been launched this month.
Brexit has cost Scotland up to £100 million-a-year in ‘lost’ salmon exports, due to increased red tape and costs triggered by the departure from the EU in January 2020, according to Salmon S...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16633910/brexit-costs-salmon-scotland-100-million-a-year
Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) is looking for progressive aquaculture producers to take part in a survey that will help to improve the welfare of farmed fish.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16633882/farmers-sought-for-fish-welfare-initiative
Researchers investigating the potential of vaccine treatments for sea lice have secured funding to advance the study beyond the proof-of-concept phase, which concluded last year.
In a bid to establish the tuna farming industry in the Philippines, an international research organisation has collected juvenile wild mackerel tuna with the aim of producing a captive-bred popul...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16632903/seafdec-aims-to-secure-mackerel-tuna-broodstock
In a strategic move to support Omani aquaculture goals, Blue Aqua Gulf - an aquaculture producer and solutions specialist - has appointed Dr Antonio Garza de Yta as chief operating officer.
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16632797/blue-aqua-gulf-announces-new-coo-and-future-plans
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.
Hatch Blue is inviting startups in the aquaculture, alternative seafood, marine biotech and blue carbon sectors to apply for a place on its new Crest Program, which kicks off on 8 July.
The Zanzibar Seaweed Company (ZASCO) - a state-owned firm - has entered a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania’s NMB Bank with the aim of boosting the island’s seaweed farming industry.
Embarking on a renewed collaboration, salmon producer Cermaq has extended its partnership with technology specialist Cognizant to continue the modernisation of the company’s digital platform.
A new project aims to develop a two-step genomic process to identify sources of marine faecal contamination, safeguarding public health and the British Columbian shellfish industry.
Pacific Harvest - a producer of seaweed food products - has been awarded the prestigious B Corp certification, in recognition of its high standards for social and environmental impact.
Aiming to establish the world's first commercial-scale seaweed farm situated within an offshore windfarm, the blue economy developer Simply Blue Group has joined the North Sea Farm 1 Project.
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 he...
https://feeds.thefishsite.com/link/19171/16630345/roberto-flores-aguilar-mexicos-abalone-advocate
Ocean Sovereign, which has designed a “fish farming superyacht” called the Ocean Ark, has teamed up with DNV to obtain registration for its deployment in French territorial waters.
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for rural affairs, land reform and islands, Mairi Gougeon has been visiting aquaculture operators in Chile as part of a new initiative that aims to strengthen ties ...
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Up to ten scholarships are being offered for students from a select group of Commonwealth countries who would like to study for a masters degree in sustainable aquaculture at the University of St...
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