Reflections on aquaculture: consumer perceptions were studied in France, Spain and Finland

By Catherine Mariojouls, Terhi Latvala, Rafael Gines & Laurent Muller*A qualitative study through consumers’ focus groups was performed in Finland, France and Spain to study ...

Polysaccharides from red algae affect mice immune systems

Russia – Carrageenans, biologically active polysaccharides isolated from red algae and widely used in the food industry as stabilizers, thickeners, or jelly agents have an ...

Consequences of seafood mislabeling for marine populations and fisheries management

Perhaps that sauteed snapper you enjoyed last evening at your neighborhood restaurant was not snapper at all. Perhaps it was Pacific Ocean perch, cloaked in ...

Co-cultivation of seafood produces better harvests

Growing algae, mussels and fish together is not only good for the environment, it also produces better harvests. This is shown by new research from ...

Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says

Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.

A One-Stop Shop for Analyzing Algal Genomes

The PhycoCosm data portal allows anyone to freely investigate the genes of more than 100 algae.

Mainstreaming fisheries and aquaculture in climate change adaptation – New guidelines for adaptation

The fisheries and aquaculture sector has one of the lowest carbon footprints among all food production systems, while supporting livelihoods of millions of people.

Researchers Reveal Negative Effects of Tributyltin on Reproductive System of Seahorses

China – Seahorses epitomize the exuberance of evolution. They have the unique characteristic of male pregnancy, which includes the carrying of many embryos in a ...

Toxic algal blooms cause more economic damage to aquaculture than any greater storm

A new compendium of case studies on the economic impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on wild and recreational fisheries and aquaculture has recently been ...

Robotic Fish Built by UMass Researcher Mimics Fast Acceleration of Live Fish

USA – Modeled after the Northern pike, the robot is made of 3D-printed plastic components and mimics the fast-start response of live fish.