Seaweed removal helps coral babies thrive

by James Cook University Marine scientists have found removing macroalgae from reefs can help coral larvae settle and has great possibilities as a citizen-science project to ...

NIVA will review European rules and governance for the marine environment

The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) has recently been awarded funding to lead a new EU project that will investigate the interaction between all ...

Production of large salmon smolt: what are the best practices?

by Reidun Lilleholt Kraugerud, Nofima What are the best practices for the production of large salmon smolt? And how do large smolt perform in the sea? ...

Global Study Determines Economic Value of Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture

by National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science When practiced and managed well, shellfish and seaweed aquaculture can provide sustainable seafood and improve the surrounding environment. The ...

ShellCast App Helps Growers Forecast Harvest Closures

By Carrie Clower, North Carolina State University North Carolina weather is unpredictable, to say the least. For most, that means determining whether or not to pack ...

Frozen spawn could heat up shellfish industry efficiency

By Melissa Jo Hill, Cornell University The $8.8 million dollar aquaculture industry in New York state depends on shellfish hatcheries for seed stock every year. But ...

New EX-ACT v. 9.3: more options, more flexibility, same user-friendliness

We are pleased to announce the release of the new version of EX-ACT. The latest version of the tool is offering its users a more ...

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

by The University of Queensland Overharvest has put the Great Barrier Reef’s tropical sea cucumber populations in peril, researchers have revealed, with strong demand for this ...

European Commission launches platform to promote production and use of algae in Europe

The European Commission, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and a consortium of sustainability consultants and algae organisations are launching a European ...

85% of coral reef fish studied are overfished, new research shows

by Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric ...