Marine waters sustainable aquaculture strategy released for public consultation

Australia.- The community is being encouraged to have a say on the NSW Marine Waters Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy that is on public exhibition from 25 ...

Fish bones colour salmon muscle red

Norway.- A mineral-rich ingredient that researchers at Nofima have extracted from fish bones has produced unexpected effects. In experiments where salmon were fed feed with ...

Increase in storms could have ‘catastrophic impact’ on fishing industry

UK.- Potential changes in the frequency and intensity of storms off the coast of the UK and around the world could have a “catastrophic impact” ...

Court of International trade asks commerce to re-consider the final results of the 10th administrative review of vietnamese shrimp

USA.- On Thursday, the Court of International Trade issued an opinion and order remanding the Final Results of the tenth administrative review of certain frozen ...

Nanomaterials could mean more algae outbreaks for wetlands, waterways

Durham, UK.- The last 10 years have seen a surge in the use of tiny substances called nanomaterials in agrochemicals like pesticides and fungicides. The ...

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 ...