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Oysters close their shells when exposed to low-frequency sounds

In a new study, Jean-Charles Massabuau from University of Bordeaux and his colleagues investigated the impact of noise on 32 oysters in the laboratory, using ...

New model predicts precise locations of ocean hotspots

By Kim Fulton-BennettUSA.- Each year thousands of people come to Monterey Bay to watch the feeding frenzies of seabirds, sea lions, and humpback whales. But ...

Dive into aquaculture in the EU

The European Union’s aquaculture industry was worth €4 billion in 2015. Aquaculture production in the EU amounted to 1.3 million tonnes, 19.9% of the EU’s ...

First spat from Scottish pilot mussel hatchery goes to sea

Scotland.- The first mussel spat reared at the Scottish Shellfish Hatchery Stepping Stone project in Shetland will be transferred to on-growing sites at sea next ...

Europharma team up with Scottish Government to set industry standards

Scotland.- Europharma has teamed up with the Scottish Government (Marine Scotland Science) to carry out a test designed to set the standard for a portable ...

Open ocean fish farming can produce healthier fish and less pollution

An Israeli SME has adapted its system to enable fish farming far out at sea. Its innovative solution harnesses ocean currents to lessen environmental impact ...

European bass and bream sector to benefit from EU investment

Bass and bream prices dampened by excess supply in 2017 as EU launches dual projects to enhance sector innovation, competitiveness and sustainability.

Western Australia Abalone World’s first to achieve International Sustainability Certification

UK.- Today the Western Australia Abalone Fishery has been certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fishery standard. Collaboration between researchers and fisheries has made ...

New centre for sustainable aquaculture aims to unlock solutions to global food security

UK.- With the world’s population set to increase to almost 10 billion by 2050, providing future generations with safe and sustainable farmed seafood is the ...

BioMar at Karmøy sets production capacity record

Denmark.- BioMar Group’s Karmøy production facility in Norway has officially opened Line 3, which has an annual capacity of 140,000 tonnes of fish feed, increasing ...