Scallop fisherman and world’s first MSC certified bivalve mollusc fishery honoured in sustainable seafood awards. A scallop fisherman from Shetland and the world’s first Marine Stewardship Council certified bivalve mollusc […]
EU and US resume trade of bivalve molluscs. As from the end of this month, trade of molluscan shellfish – such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops – will resume […]
Bivalve Molluscs and Scallop Impact Survey A survey has been launched by the Scottish Government, to understand the impact of the barrier to trade in exporting Live Bivalve Molluscs (LBM’s) […]
Defra have asked IFCAs to ask all of our industry contacts who export or are planning to export live bivalve molluscs from England to the EU to get in touch […]
Turning waste wood into nutritious seafood: scientists farm Naked Clams as low-carbon meat substitute. Researchers hoping to rebrand a marine pest as a nutritious food have developed the world’s first […]
Creamy crunchy oysters. This quick dish, would make an extravagant starter or a decadent lunch, perfect for the festive season. Prep time: 5min Serves: 2 Cooking time: 7min Ingredients 8 […]
Latest INFOMAR Blue Scale Maps show Wexford coastline in stunning detail. See the iconic Wexford Coastline, from Hook Head to Carnsore Point, in remarkable detail thanks to a new series […]
Contagious cancers in cockles sequenced, showing unexpected instability. Transmissible cancers in cockles — marine cancers that can spread through the water — have been sequenced for the first time, unearthing […]
Bringing the ocean into climate conversations. Scotland’s Climate Week is an annual event in Scottish Government’s Let’s Do Net Zero campaign which encourages individuals, communities and businesses to come together to show […]
In an effort to increase fish production and advance food security, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has inaugurated a pioneering pilot project dedicated to farm brown mussels […]
New guidance and training for Official Control Regulations on shellfish production. Changes to shellfish water quality sampling requirements could help streamline the application of the shellfish Official Control Regulations for […]
Asian clams’ spread in Columbia River warns of worse invaders. The invasive Asian clam is more common in the lower Columbia River than its native habitat of southeast Asia, according […]
Asian oysters are dominant on Sweden’s west coast. The Pacific oyster has taken over in the Swedish west coast county of Bohuslän. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have found […]
FAO leads global efforts to strengthen aquaculture for food and sustainable development Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades and is destined to produce the majority of the ever-growing […]
Aquaculture industry unable to meet demand by 2050 unless it becomes regenerative. Analysis from Planet Tracker finds diversifying farmed seafood production can close supply gap while tackling biodiversity risks. Latest […]
New global innovation launchpad for New Zealand aquaculture. Applications are now open for a new programme designed to connect high-potential New Zealand businesses with contacts and opportunities in the global […]