The hidden cost of ghost gear lost by fishing and aquaculture
Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear can inflict damage on marine life and the ocean, but what's the economic cost of ghost gear?
Scottish Sea Farms launches hybrid-power workboat to reduce carbon footprint
Scottish Sea Farms has added a hybrid power workboat to its fleet, which could cut fuel costs by up to 50 percent and reduce its overall carbon footprint.
From smolt wastewater to algae production: an economic approach on aquaponic production
In the next article from the GAIN project, producing algae from smolt wastewater can increase salmon farms’ profits and maximize nutrient use.
Joint initiative to replenish oyster population in Baltimore Harbor
Using a solar-powered automated aquaculture system, a collaboration aims to replenish the native oyster population in the Baltimore Harbor.
The Nature Conservancy issues $1 million in aquaculture grants
The Nature Conservancy will provide $1 million in grants to support conservation and innovation in the U.S. aquaculture industry.
The need for ex-situ macroalgal germplasm banking for conservation, industry and food security
Author discusses ex-situ macroalgae germplasm seed banking for the preservation of heirloom strains, biodiversity and ecosystems.
Circular economy: Hydrolysates of aquaculture byproducts as feed
In the latest GAIN article, fish scraps can be transformed into fish protein hydrolysates as a high-nutrient value addition to aquafeeds.
GOAL 2021: Can green financing further sustainable seafood development?
The Global Seafood Alliance’s seventh virtual GOAL conference session delved into the role of green financing in fueling seafood’s transformation.
Thai Union, Mowi lead international sustainability rankings
Thai Union Group was ranked No. 1 in the Seafood Stewardship Index rankings for 2021, followed by Norwegian salmon giant Mowi.
Conservation groups: No time for tepid action on tuna
Compiled by Conservation International and other technical agencies, a recent report quantifies the impact of climate change on tuna fisheries.
The importance of aquaculture as a source of edible animal protein
Prof. Boyd estimates the edible protein from various sources using data on yield of crude protein in edible meat of aquatic and terrestrial animals.
An introduction to circular economy principles in aquaculture
In the latest article from the GAIN project, implementing circular economy principles can help increase the sustainability of aquaculture production.
Emergy synthesis assessment of tilapia farming in biofloc systems
Analysis of a tilapia fingerlings biofloc farm showed it had emergy indicator values characteristic of potentially sustainable production.
Bangladesh moves to protect threatened sharks and rays
With sharks and rays critically endangered, the government of Bangladesh has amended legislation to reduce the extinction risk of the species.
Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth
A pilot project led by the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has shown first-year success for cultivating kelp on shellfish leases in Nova Scotia.
Is a Japanese volcano offering us a sneak preview of ocean acidification?
Shikinejima is a scenic getaway for tourists but the seas surrounding its volcano offer a glimpse of how the ocean could behave in the future.