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What algae can tell us about political strategy

USA.- While single-celled organisms typically only make it into political discussion during insults, it turns out that modeling their behavior may give researchers a better ...

FAO released a technical report on micro plastics in fisheries and aquaculture

Rome, Italy.- This technical paper will contribute to take stock of the scientific knowledge available on microplastics in fisheries and aquaculture. It will provide information ...

Seafood exports worth NOK 6,7 billion in July

Norway exported 138 000 tonnes of seafood at a value of NOK 6,7 billion in July. Volumes were 4 percent lower, yet the export value ...

Canadians Unknowingly Eating GM Salmon

Ottawa, Canada.- AquaBounty revealed on August 4, in its quarterly financial results, that it has sold approximately five tonnes of genetically modified (GM or genetically ...

Study shows seaweed succumbs to viruses

UK.- Scientists are warning the UK kelp biofuel industry to beware of viruses. Whilst known to infect certain types of seaweed, a new study published ...

DNA from Viking cod bones suggests 1,000 years of European fish trade

UK.- New research using DNA from the fish bone remains of Viking-era meals reveals that north Norwegians have been transporting – and possibly trading – ...

Development of Practical Local Feeds to Support Sustainable Aquaculture in Hawaii & Pacific Islands

by Dr. Zhi Yong Ju, Oceanic Institute of Hawaii Pacific UniversityUSA.- There is currently no local feed production for aquaculture in Hawaii and the Pacific ...

Scientists discover unknown virus in ‘throwaway’ DNA

UK.- In research published in the journal Virus Evolution, scientists from Oxford University’s Department of Zoology have revealed that Next-Generation Sequencing and its associated online ...

Seafood assurance programme launched at industry conference

New Zealand.- Seafood production and procurement can be a complicated business. And customers increasingly want reassurance around the provenance of the produce they are buying.

Seafood exports are predicted to hit a record $2 billion annually by 2020

New Zealand.- Export revenue for the year to June 2017 is expected to be $1.8 billion, broadly in line with last year, before steadily increasing.