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Global fisheries could alleviate a global food emergency in extreme situations

Barcelona, Spain – A new international study argues that, if managed sustainably in advance, global fisheries could alleviate food shortages even after a nuclear war.

Gene editing study finds gene for heat tolerance in corals

Australia – An international research project has used gene-editing technology to examine the heat tolerance of Great Barrier Reef coral with the results set to ...

Polymer derived from material in shrimp’s shells could deliver anti-cancer drugs to tumor sites

by James Urton*Drug delivery is a recurring conundrum in cancer treatment. Scientists have developed many anti-cancer therapeutics. But those drugs often harm healthy tissues, and ...

Federal Court declares genetically engineered salmon unlawful

San Francisco, USA – Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) violated core environmental ...

The Marine Institute joins Atlantic collaboration for sustainable aquaculture

Increasing the value and sustainability of aquaculture will be the focus of ASTRAL, a new EU funded research project, that involves the Marine Institute and ...

Countries of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea unite to build a new strategy for fisheries and aquaculture 

Yesterday, more than 20 ministers met under the umbrella of the GFCM to share views on how to ensure the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture ...

Colder frozen fish, please

Norway – Research on freezing and thawing shows that regular frozen storage at -18°C is inadequate. Lower storage temperatures could make a big improvement.

Disease-afflicted PH seaweed farms see hope with help of scientists

The Philippines – Seaweed farming, a multi-million dollar export industry in the Philippines, is at the centerpiece of a worldwide effort by scientists to better ...

Water fleas on “happy pills” have more offspring

by Steinar Brandslet* Norway – Dopamine can trigger feelings of happiness in humans. Water fleas that are exposed to dopamine-regulating substances apparently gain several advantages.

Biological water treatment in aquaculture by means of “Mutag BioChip 30™ RAS Process”

Aquaculture or fish farming means the artificial breeding and raising of aquatic creatures. They include fish as well as crustaceans and shellfish, which are raised ...