The world’s shellfish are under threat as our oceans become more acidic
By Susan FitzerUK.- For the past few million years the world’s oceans have existed in a slightly alkaline state, with an average pH of 8.2. ...
Read moreUnderstanding the growth of coral reefs
Researchers have measured the dynamics of coral reef growth in the central Red Sea, establishing a baseline that can be used to evaluate how the ...
Read moreAlgae Factory produces valuable microalgae from industrial effluents
Finland.- Water purification and algae cultivation are combined in the Algae Factory project as an industrial and commercial activity based on the principles of circular ...
Read moreEnvironmental risk in aquaculture: What do farmers think?
Penang, Malaysia.- Area-based approaches to address environmental risk are gaining popularity in aquaculture management. New research demonstrates the need to rethink the development and application ...
Read moreEnvisioned “Octopus Farms” Would Have Far-Reaching & Detrimental Environmental Impact, Researchers Conclude
New York, USA.- Commercial octopus farming, currently in developmental stages on multiple continents, would have a negative ripple effect on sustainability and animal welfare.
Read moreNC Shellfish Aquaculture Suffers Losses of Nearly $10 Million from 2018 Storms
USA.- Hurricanes Florence and Michael brought combined damages of nearly $10 million to North Carolina’s shellfish aquaculture industry, with significant impacts to facilities, gear and ...
Read moreModeling the seafood market puzzle
Stockholm, Sweden.- Global seafood demand has been on the rise for some time. The UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) reports that 40% of all ...
Read moreGovernment of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund innovative projects in the seafood sector
Shippagan, Canada.- With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local ...
Read moreFHF announces major initiative against sea lice with investment up to NOK 64 million
UK.- The prevention and control of sea lice is currently the aquaculture industry’s most significant challenge, and R&D initiatives are of crucial importance. For many ...
Read moreIdentifying factors that influence mercury levels in tuna
France.- Most consumers’ exposure to toxic methylmercury occurs when they eat fish. But research just published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology could ...
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