Researchers unlock secrets of chemical communication between algae and bacteria

Germany.- If green algae of the species Chlamydomonas reinhardtii meet Pseudomonas protegens bacteria, their fate is sealed. The bacteria, measuring only some two micrometres, surround ...

European Commission report demonstrates need to improve fish welfare regulation

Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the long awaited report into welfare aspects of transport and slaughter in European aquaculture, published this week by the European Commission ...

Salmon and trout producers unite against key barrier to sector growth

Scotland’s leading salmon and trout producers have united in a bid to extend the usage and efficacy of the two most environmentally-friendly sea lice treatments.

Webinar: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Management Scenarios within Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management

The project MareFrame encourages a more widespread use of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM). Social and economic issues are at the core of ...

Search for champion shrimp to fight for fish farmers

Australia.- James Cook University scientists are trying to find a natural way to curb huge stock losses in the fish farming industry, with a search ...

Strong hosts help parasites spread farther

Japan.- Large, physically strong Masu salmon disperse farther when infected with parasites, potentially escaping from further infections at the contaminated site but ironically resulting in ...

Expanding aquaculture at the expense of wild salmon?

Norway.- Aimed at regulating growth in the Norwegian aquaculture industry, the Government’s new ‘traffic light’ system entered into force on 30 October. But are the ...

2017 Report: Seafood Farming in Canada is Diverse, Sustainable & Growing

Ottawa, Canada.- Canada’s seafood farmers produced a solid year of sustainable growth and new jobs in 2016 according to a new report released today by ...

Oyster researchers to trial putting the chill on POMS virus this summer

Tasmania, Australia.- IMAS scientists will give the deadly Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) virus the cold shoulder this summer as part of a new approach ...

Ribbed mussels could help improve urban water quality

Washington, USA.- Ribbed mussels can remove nitrogen and other excess nutrients from an urban estuary and could help improve water quality in other urban and ...