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Mission finds illegal harvesting of shark fins and ‘dark vessels’ in North Pacific. Recently, the fishery officers and crew of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier made a safe return […]
Old nets? New rope! European project tackling marine plastics with circular fishing gear and port solutions. Combining research and industry expertise from across Europe, EU-funded project SEARCULAR is trialling circular […]
Measuring microplastic pollution in the marine food chain. Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global […]
EU plastic law change could bring big benefits on curbing marine pollution Since July 3, single-use plastic bottles sold in the EU must come with their caps or lids attached. […]
Seafood Expo Asia’s 2024 conference programme announced. Traceability, Cell-Cultured Seafood, Latin America’s Role in the Asian Seafood Market and Sustainable Seafood Supply Chains in Southeast Asia Among the Topics for […]
Wanda Fish unveils its first cell-cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish, Ltd. Has unveiled its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype […]
Call for governments at key Antarctic meeting to protect Antarctica and its wildlife amid the escalating climate crisis. The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) begins in Kochi, India, this week […]
Widespread microplastic pollution in Peruvian mangrove sediments and edible mangrove species. New study shows that the mangroves of Tumbes, Peru are extensively contaminated with microplastic pollution, and estimate that the local […]
Atlantic Fish Co has announced a breakthrough in cellular agriculture. In partnership with the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL), Atlantic Fish Co has developed the world’s first cultivated black […]
New report analyses sources of ocean plastic pollution. A new report has been launched by CleanHub to highlight the devastating amount of ocean plastic pollution in 2024, as well as looking into the complex […]
New EU water quality measures. New measures to enhance the EU’s water resilience and improve water quality and quantity will soon come into effect. The Commission adopted today two new […]
Research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution. A ground-breaking study led by researchers at the University of Stirling has uncovered the crucial roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. […]
Victory for plant-based products: Vienna court dismisses lawsuit against start-up’s plant-based fish labelling. Plant-based alternatives to animal products are repeatedly subject to labelling bans in the EU, but there are […]
World’s first alternative seafood association aims to revolutionise industry Future Ocean Foods, a new global seafood association dedicated to supporting and accelerating the alternative seafood industry, was unveiled today with an impressive […]
BlueNalu strengthens strategic partnerships. BlueNalu, a global leader in the development of cell-cultured seafood, announced today the extension and enhancement of its strategic partnerships with three multinational seafood industry leaders […]
Arctic bound: The Ocean Warrior project prepares to expand the frontiers of marine science with its foundation expeditions. A unique voyage to build a greater scientific understanding of the marine […]
Cultivated cell seafood producer Umami Meats has rebranded as UMAMI Bioworks. A company statement said: “In 2020, we began with a simple vision: to deliver on the promise of cultivated […]
Plant-based seafood startup reels in $26M for frozen vegan Sushi & Poke Bowls. In yet another sign of the growing popularity of plant-based seafood, Californian frozen vegan sushi brand Konscious Foods has […]
$1m joint grant to develop fish-free salmon fillets. Alt protein start-ups Oshi (the company formerly known as Plantish) and The Better Meat Co. announce the two companies have jointly been awarded a USD $1M […]
EU projects announced to restore oceans. The European Commission has announced 18 new projects which will receive over €106 million to contribute to the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’. […]
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