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Aquatic Life Institute unveils 4th Annual Aquaculture Certification Schemes Benchmark. The welfare-based analysis reviews 9 global seafood certification schemes and 2 international ratings agencies Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) has published […]
ASC strengthens its position as a global leader in aquatic animal welfare through the ASC Farm Standard. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) welcomes the results of the 2025 2025 Aquaculture Certification […]
Marine Institute to showcase shellfish fisheries and marine biodiversity at the Irish Skipper Expo. The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo on the 21st and 22nd March 2025 […]
Rivers rapidly warming and losing oxygen, putting aquatic life at risk. Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a Penn State-led study published on Sept. 14 […]
Aquatic Animal Alliance urges Universidad Autonoma de Mexico to stop Octopus farm operations in Yucatan. High mortality rate: over 50% of octopus on Yucatan farm fail to reach slaughter size. […]
SeaMonitor project highlights benefits of tracking sea life. The marine research programme, SeaMonitor, studied the seas around Ireland and Western Scotland through the use of advanced acoustic telemetry equipment. The […]
Satellite technology to help tackle invasive aquatic weeds. Scientists will use satellites, drones and ground sensors in a bid to tackle the spread of invasive aquatic weeds – a serious […]
Marine Institute celebrates Newport 300 with lecture series. To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Newport, the Marine Institute will be presenting a lecture series on Thursday 12th and 19th March […]
Chile introduces legislation to ban octopus farming. The bill will be the first legislation dedicated to banning octopus farming in Latin America. Chile has become the first country in Latin America […]
ASC Farm Standard aligns strongly with CARE Salmon’s Animal Welfare Vision. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) welcomes the call from the CARE Salmon Collective—representing nearly 20% of French salmon imports and nearly […]
Federal bill to ban octopus farming and commercial imports reintroduced, momentum grows. The bill is poised to become the first country-wide law that will ban commercial octopus aquaculture operations and sales […]
New Zealand Government advised to halt investments in octopus farming. As legislations that ban octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products proceed worldwide, New Zealand is urged to […]
A Turning Tide: Fish welfare gains ground in EU policy and science. By Christine Xu, Head of Fisheries Welfare. For decades, EU fisheries management has focused on catch quotas and […]
New research proves harmonising animal health and welfare is the future of sustainable aquaculture. Published in the ‘MDPI: Fishes’ scientific journal, the article examines cutting edge welfare technologies that enhance […]
Co-op announces progressive prawn welfare policy. The UK Retailer Worked with Aquatic Life Institute in Publishing the Public Commitment. Co-op, one of the largest food retailers in the UK, has […]
New report showcases the most innovative welfare practices for marine capture fisheries. Aquatic Life Institute publishes fourth edition of report, highlighting the most progressive welfare practices and spotlighting innovative companies […]
New Guide Outlines Tuna Welfare Recommendations Growing momentum from policymakers, industry leaders, and public opinion underscores the urgency of addressing tuna welfare Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) has published their first-ever welfare guide specifically […]
California passes landmark bill to ban octopus farming and commercial sales. Governer Gavin Newsom has signed the ground-breaking bill into law. California has made history by enacting a bill that bans […]
Hilton Foods releases progressive crustacean welfare policy. Aquatic Life Institute supported the international food manufacturer in creating the global policy. Hilton Foods, a leading international multi-protein processor, has produced their first […]
Tesco publishes comprehensive decapod crustacean welfare policy. Tesco, the UK’s leading retailer, has just published a comprehensive decapod crustacean welfare policy. The public commitment to ensuring high welfare throughout the entire […]
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