A global overview of restorative shellfish mariculture
A review of restorative shellfish mariculture case studies around the world to identify emergent patterns across species and ecoregions.
Cultivating an ocean food revolution
“Ocean Solutions that Benefit People, Nature and the Economy” encourages a new ocean narrative that touts mariculture’s three major benefits.
Repurposed: Adding value to aquaculture via recycling
With sustainability and environmental protection becoming increasingly prominent in Chile, recycling firms like Greenspot are drawing attention.
A wider view: Conservation aquaculture anchors coral reef restoration
Half a billion people depend on coral reefs for food, income, coastal protection and more. The need to protect and restore their biodiversity is urgent.
In Japan, aquaculture is deployed in the defense of endangered species
Tokyo University researchers have learned to spawn fish from germline stem cells in vitro, a method that can be deployed to help endangered species.
Productive performance of Nile tilapia juveniles in water reused from biofloc systems
Trial evaluates the productive performance of Nile tilapia juveniles reared at high density using water reused from prior biofloc technology cultures.
Green mussel culture using longlines and traditional stake methods in Indonesia
Study compares green mussel culture using longlines and the traditional bamboo stake method with different mussel densities in a rural area of Indonesia.
What threat do microplastics, a.k.a. ‘ocean hitchhikers’, pose to aquaculture?
A Trends in Microbiology paper posits that ocean microplastics could be a vector for pathogens, spreading antimicrobial-resistant genes.
Effects of weather and climate on aquaculture
Prof. Boyd discusses how weather and climate events affect aquaculture and why producers should operate their facilities to protect against such events.
A wider view: At GOAL, focus steers to fisheries, food systems and the future
During the virtual event, researchers discussed the importance of aquatic foods, which billions worldwide rely on for protein and micronutrients.
Retailer responsibility in aquaculture production, feeds recognized at GOAL
Top-to-bottom value-chain collaboration is crucial to maintaining a sustainable seafood industry, presenters on Day 2 of GAA’s GOAL conference agreed.
Physiological, biochemical responses of red alga to high temperature
This study examined physiological and biochemical responses of the red alga Kappaphycus alvarezii to elevated water temperature.
In search of social license, new land-based aquaculture ventures confront a familiar foe: NIMBY
Recirculating aquaculture systems in theory solve many environmental impact issues, yet they're not immune to NIMBY (not in my backyard).
Can nutrition-sensitive aquaculture futureproof fish farming?
Research finds that nutrition-sensitive aquaculture can benefit public health through diverse, nutrient-rich seafood, and enabling equitable access to it.
Wrestling with a ‘generational’ problem, Thai shrimp industry rates higher
When Seafood Watch awarded Thai shrimp a yellow or “good alternative” rating, it recognized a decade of improvements. Some feel it didn’t go far enough.
Renewable energy could transform offshore aquaculture, but what about …
Fish farms, especially offshore operations, could certainly benefit – and intensify production – with renewable energy, but there are hurdles to surmount.