The Role of Shellfish Aquaculture in Reduction of Eutrophication in an Urban Estuary

USA.- Land-based management has reduced nutrient discharges; however, many coastal waterbodies remain impaired. Oyster “bioextraction” of nutrients and how oyster aquaculture might complement existing management ...

Dramatic decline in genetic diversity of Northwest salmon charted

By Eric Sorensen, WSU NewsPullman, USA.- Columbia River Chinook salmon have lost as much as two-thirds of their genetic diversity, Washington State University researchers have ...

Harnessing the power of algae: new, greener fuel cells move step closer to reality

UK.- A new design of algae-powered fuel cells that is five times more efficient than existing plant and algal models, as well as being potentially ...

New Project to Significantly Improve Efficiencies in Fish Farming

Galway, Ireland.- An innovative multidisciplinary aquaculture project led by NUI Galway and Athlone Institute of Technology is set to improve production efficiencies and management of ...

Tiny probes measure cell surface pH

UK.- Marine diatoms contribute significantly to photosynthesis in our oceans and act as the base of the food chain in many of the most productive ...

Salmon exports valued at NOK 64.7 billion in 2017

Oslo, Norway.- Norway exported salmon worth NOK 64.7 billion in 2017. This is an increase of 5 per cent or NOK 3.4 billion compared with ...

Climate change drives collapse in marine food webs

Australia.- A new study has found that levels of commercial fish stocks could be harmed as rising sea temperatures affect their source of food. University ...

Ocean acidification means major changes for California mussels, FSU researcher says

Tallahassee, USA.- Accelerating ocean acidification could be transforming the fundamental structure of California mussel shells, according to a new report from a Florida State University-led ...

Noblet: Consumer education key for growth of aquaculture in U.S.

Maine, USA.- Over the last several decades, aquaculture has been expanding throughout the world. Still, many Americans know very little about the industry and its ...

ARS Research Helps Make Oysters Safer

By J. Kim Kaplan*USA.- Farmed oysters and clams are the leading species when it comes to U.S. marine aquaculture, with sales of all mollusks at ...