New procedure for faster detection of environmental impacts from salmon farms

In order to meet the demands for salmon, many salmon farms have developed along the coasts of Scandinavia and Scotland. These operations are governed by ...

Seaweed could hold key to environmentally friendly sunscreen

UK.- A compound found in seaweed could protect human skin from the damaging impact of the sun without causing harm to marine ecosystems.

Wild fisheries landings decline while aquaculture surges

Landings of wild-caught fish in OECD countries are 40% below their late 1980s peak and continue to decline, while aquaculture production has been increasing at ...

Genetics improves fish resistance

Norway.- The combination of three genetic markers on three chromosomes can be the key to high survival after viral infection in salmon farming.

Rich pickings from cod bones

Norway.- If the fishing industry can extract the collagen from fish bones, it could earn millions. Scientists have managed this in the lab. Now they ...

CTSA Project Update: Using local agriculture by-products to produce fungal protein for aquatic feeds

USA.- Microbial proteins, such as fungal biomass produced on low-cost feedstock, have gained significant attention as feed ingredients due to cost effectiveness and long-term sustainability. ...

New oil source for salmon?

Norway.- Preliminary trials and analyses of omega-3-rich oil from genetically modified rape seed indicate that it is safe to use in salmon feed.

New Oceana Canada report finds alarming amounts of seafood fraud in Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada.- A report released today from Oceana Canada, Mystery Fish: Seafood Fraud in Canada and How to Stop It, revealed alarming results of seafood ...

Jellyfish on the menu

Norwich, United Kingdom.- Squid, sole, dogfish, herring and cod all feed on baby jellyfish – according to new research from the University of East Anglia ...

Breeding for more omega-3 in salmon

Norway.- New findings have revealed differences in the heritability of EPA and DHA in Atlantic salmon. This is important knowledge for breeders.