Boundary amendment approval for Kelly Cove Salmon. Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., which is part of Cooke Aquaculture, has welcomed the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board’s decision which approves the boundary […]
Aquabounty Technologies initiates salmon farm site preparations. Construction milestones underway, including setting surveyor benchmarks, construction of roadways and preparing on-site energy infrastructure. AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AQB) (“AquaBounty” or the “Company”), […]
Proposed changes to MSC Fisheries Standard now available for public review. Amongst proposed changes are new requirements on endangered threatened and protected species, shark finning and ghost gear. The Marine […]
Explorers Ocean Champions Project launch to celebrate International Education Day. The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education programme are delighted to launch the Explorers We Are Ocean Champions School Project module and […]
Thai Union inks joint venture agreement in India Thai Union Group PCL (Thai Union) has announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with R&B Food Supply PCL (RBF) and […]
Bluefront Equity invests in Akvasafe. Seafood investor Bluefront Equity invests in inspection and certification company Akvasafe AS. Alf-Helge Aarskog will join the company’s board of directors. “Akvasafe plays an important […]
MMO funds SafetyNet Technologies’ new underwater camera. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is funding SafetyNet Technologies’ ‘Project Fisheye’ to fast-forward development of SNT-Cam, a gear mounted underwater camera for commercial […]
Global Seafood Alliance BAP certification scheme grows. The Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program grew 8.6 percent last year, ending 2021 with 3,169 BAP-certified facilities […]
Colombia declares new Marine Protect Area The Government of Colombia has recently declared Isla Ají a new marine protected area (MPA). Spanning 24,600 ha (95 square miles), this important nature reserve will […]
Stolt Sea Farm joins Consumers Goods Forum Stolt Sea Farm has joined the Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of industry experts, aimed at securing consumer trust and driving change. […]
IPNLF strengthens its governance structures by adding another prominent member to its Board of Trustees. The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF), the global charity which supports and promotes environmentally sustainable […]
LED illuminated nets reduce bycatch of sharks and skates. In a win-win for commercial fisheries and marine wildlife, researchers have found that using lighted nets greatly reduced accidental bycatch of […]
Good demand growth expected in all key markets of Global aquaculture, according to RaboResearch. Good demand will support high seafood prices in the first half of 2022. Supply for salmon […]
New science and sustainability officer for alternative protein producer. World-leading alternative protein producer, Calysta, has signalled its future intentions with the appointment of Dr Lori Giver, as Chief Science and […]
Applications open for the Marine Institute’s Bursary Programme. The Marine Institute continues to invest in the next generation of ocean professionals, through the 2022 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, which provides […]
Cermaq Canada slashes emissions with new aeration technology from Poseidon Ocean Systems. Cermaq Canada is reporting that they have cut over 76,000 kg of CO2 emissions from their operations in […]
EU consumers go wild on cod, but EU landings at all time low. EU consumers go wild on cod, but with EU landings at an all time low, third country […]
Shifting ocean closures best way to protect animals from accidental catch. Accidentally trapping sharks, seabirds, marine mammals, sea turtles and other animals in fishing gear is one of the biggest […]
‘First in Scotland’ aquaculture technology granted environmental licence. Plans for Scotland’s first semi-closed containment marine finfish farm have taken a further step forward, after the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) […]
Blumar gains key MSC certification for horse mackerel. Chilean seafood processor Blumar has achieved a new certification at its frozen plant in Rocuant, with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) having […]