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Octopus farming questioned. Commercial octopus farming questioned by a team of researchers in a newly published analysis. Currently in developmental stages on multiple continents, they conclude it would have a […]
New project underway to help revitalisation of Japanese octopus fishery. After two years of conversation, site visits and scientific work, Japan’s third fishery improvement project (FIP) is now officially underway […]
Unlocking secrets of cephalopod behaviour with the Marine Biological Association and University of Cambridge. Cephalopods like cuttlefish have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable ability to rapidly change their outward […]
Vietnam crab exports soar. Vietnamese crab exports in the first nine months surged 66% year-on-year to $227 million, the strongest growth recorded among major fishery products. Crab exports in the […]
John dory is a poet, coley is a breed of dog and pollock is an artist… survey reveals just how little Brits know about fish and seafood. Despite being an […]
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 […]
SFP’s 2023 Target 75 Sectors Status Update shows increase in sustainable or improving production across most sectors. A new report by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) finds that, while there is […]
Fixin’ to be flexitarian: Scrap fish and invasive species can liven up vegetables. Most of us have a tough time eating enough veggies. According to the World Economic Forum only […]
Electrification shipping industry is on track with a € 4 million investment in EST-Floattech. Developer of maritime battery systems EST-Floattech receives an investment of 4 million euros from Energy Transition […]
Climate change shrinking fish. Global warming increased competition for food in the 2010s, leading to decreased fish weight in important fishing areas. Fish weight in the western North Pacific Ocean […]
Fishermen challenge the idea of a biodiversity crisis in Scotland’s seas. Fishermen in Shetland say that the extent of biodiversity loss in the country’s seas has been greatly exaggerated in […]
Trawler seized by Gambian navy. An industrialised trawler named Twenty—with connections to an Italian fishing company—was arrested in West Africa by Gambian Navy sailors stationed on board the Sea Shepherd […]
This fish doesn’t just see with its eyes – it also sees with its skin. A few years ago while on a fishing trip in the Florida Keys, biologist Lori […]
Seed collection begins on biggest seagrass restoration project ever undertaken in the UK, in North Wales this week. This month one million seeds will be collected off the north Wales […]
Worm impacting spiny lobster reproduction and could threaten a lucrative fishery. A species of nemertean worm discovered by a Clemson University marine biologist five years ago affects the reproductive performance […]
Scientists discover deepwater pristine reefs in the Galapagos. Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR)—the first of their kind ever to be documented […]
Cephalopods – tighter supplies and rising prices Octopus is becoming increasingly popular in several markets, but there are issues with supply. There has been a decline in catches in recent […]
Seafood Expo Global Announces the 2023 Finalists of the Seafood Excellence Global Awards. 39 finalists were selected among the products submitted for this year’s competition, with 11 products for the […]
Ace Aquatec unveils first in-water portable prawn stunner at SENA. Ace Aquatec expands on its current offering of welfare-focused, technology driven products with the Prawn Humane Stunner Universal – Aquaculture […]
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