Climate change mitigation needs mariculture, new research concludes
NGO-academic collaborative study finds that mariculture “done right” can aid climate change mitigation by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
From reporting apps to floating traps: How technology tackles ghost fishing
The global ghost fishing problem has negative environmental and economic impacts, but new technology could help locate and retrieve lost fishing gear.
The seafood technology we didn’t know we needed: a sea urchin vacuum
An Indigenous business operating in Atlantic Canada is testing a sea urchin vacuum developed by C Robotics to improve harvesting efficiency.
Ocean acidification isn’t just a carbon story – it’s also about nitrogen
Dr. Barry Costa-Pierce on the connection between nitrogen, carbon dioxide and ocean acidification, and the importance of restorative aquaculture.
Federal Court rejects Canadian government’s plan to phase out BC salmon farms
The Federal Court has rejected the Canadian federal government's plan to phase out BC salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.
Report: With the right technology, ocean renewable energy can power offshore aquaculture
A new report says ocean renewable energy has the potential to power offshore aquaculture and decrease the environmental impact of operations.
Canada renews licenses for BC salmon farms outside Discovery Islands until spring 2023
The Canadian government has announced a two-year renewal of licenses for BC salmon farms outside of the Discovery Islands.
Expanded polystyrene is a ‘waste nightmare’ but could non-EPS seafood packaging reduce ocean pollution?
Expanded polystyrene is common in seafood packaging, but threatens marine life and human health as ocean pollution. A growing number of alternatives are emerging.
‘Walk in like you own the place’: How inequality continues to impact women in aquaculture and the obstacles to change
The Women in North American Aquaculture Summit examined equal opportunity for women in aquaculture, barriers to participation and inequality solutions.
‘We were just looking for a way to fish better’: How one partnership is reinventing commercial fishing nets to reduce bycatch and improve animal welfare
Precision Seafood Harvesting’s novel reimagining of commercial fishing nets provides innovative solutions to both bycatch and animal welfare issues.
‘Through science, there’s no question’: How evidence-based transparency is changing seafood traceability
ORIVO, a science-based testing and certification service for the global feed and supplement industry, aims to change seafood traceability.
Study indicates that IUU fishing makes fishers’ jobs even more dangerous
Commercial fishing has long been one of the most dangerous jobs, and a new study suggests IUU fishing, overfishing and climate change are making it worse.
Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
Vision quest: Behind Norwegian researchers’ high-tech approach to fish welfare assessments
Nofima's DeepVision project explores how hyperspectral cameras can improve the speed and accuracy of fish welfare assessments in aquaculture.
Can kelp farming fix the planet? Experts weigh in on promises and pitfalls
How can kelp farming help solve global challenges? A panel of seaweed experts discussed promises, pitfalls and knowledge gaps.
As ‘unprecedented’ wildfires burn across Canada, Nova Scotia seafood sector feels the heat
With wildfires raging across Canada, Nova Scotia's seafood industry faces lobster fishing, aquaculture and supply chain disruptions.
‘Happier and healthier’: New fish transportation technology emphasizes voluntary movement
East Coast Innovation's Voluntary Swim-In fish transportation technology minimizes fish stress and enhances survival rates for aquaculture.
After a turbulent 2023, ‘signs of optimism’ ahead for global seafood production
Rabobank's annual seafood production report suggests a more optimistic production outlook for 2024 compared to 2023.