Towards a socially responsible Aquaculture Stewardship Council

UK.- The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is a certification initiative which aims to promote responsible aquaculture. Oxfam regards ASC as an initiative to transform the ...

Seafood mislabeling threatens fish stocks

By: Clare Fischer Scotland.- Widespread mislabeling, poor trading practices and neglect of endangered species are posing a threat to fish stocks according to a new ...

Poverty and inequality major ingredients in supermarket supply chains

UK.- Millions of women and men who produce our food are trapped in poverty and face brutal working conditions, despite billion-dollar profits in the food ...

Shellfish Safety for Self-Harvesters – Human Illness from Closed Shellfish Areas

Vancouver Island, Canada.- There have been cases of shellfish-related illness on the south section of Vancouver Island in individuals who have self-harvested in closed areas ...

Battling Sargassum Seaweed Through Innovation

Barbados.- A new and innovative approach to harvesting sargassum seaweed is now under way at Consett Bay, St. John, and is expected to generate employment ...

Innovative Autonomous System for Identifying Schools of Fish

Madrid, Spain.- The SYMBIOSIS system integrates acoustic and optical technologies without human intervention. The system is the product of an international scientific initiative under the ...

Scientists pinpoint key source of shellfish allergy

Australia.- Shellfish allergy is one of the most serious of all allergies, on a par in terms of severity with the life-threatening reactions experienced by ...

DEC Awards $1.6 Million In Grants for Long Island Shellfish Hatcheries

USA.- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $1.6 million in grants to four Long Island municipalities to expand and upgrade ...

B.C. government announces new approach to salmon farm tenures

Victoria, Canada.- The Government of British Columbia will establish rigorous new rules and expectations for the renewal of salmon farm tenures in B.C. waters.

Thumbs up for sea-based Aquaculture Development Zone

South Africa.- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has welcomed the green light received on the proposed sea-based Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ) in Saldanha ...