Free online Training on Mariculture Technologies for the Asia-Pacific Region

The Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fisheries Sciences and NACA are organising an online training course on mariculture technologies, to be held ...

Florida State-led team offers new rules for algae species classification

By Tom Morgan*A team of evolutionary biologists and ecologists, led by a Florida State University researcher, has a new idea for how scientists should classify ...

Seaweed, Slime and Socks: The Science behind the Suds

UK – An enzyme released by bacteria living on seaweed is being used by scientists to revolutionise the way we wash.

Salmon blood can help fight anaemia

Norway – A unique iron powder from salmon blood is more easily absorbed by the human body than iron salts. This may turn out to ...

Study suggests sea lice on salmon is under-reported at B.C. salmon farms

Canada – A new study, published this week in Ecological Applications, shows striking evidence that counts of parasitic sea lice are under-reported by British Columbia’s ...

Refined finish for fine fish oil

Australia – Not all fish oils are high quality oils, so scientists have developed a superior method to help produce better dietary Omega-3 health and ...

First harvest for innovative seaweed aquaculture project

Australia – The potential development of an Australian seaweed aquaculture industry is currently the focus of a major research effort that has brought IMAS and ...

NIWA scientists make salmon farming breakthrough

New Zealand – NIWA scientists have made a breakthrough that may underpin expansion of the high-value New Zealand salmon farming industry.

Bacteria are in key role for successful recirculating aquaculture farming

Finland – Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors globally. Due to continuous growth, ecologically, economically and socially sustainable sites for aquaculture ...

Producing healthy and sustainable fish with precision aquaculture

Italy – Much of the fish we consume is farmed, half of which comes from Asia. For Europe it is strategic to invest in increasing ...