Microplastics widespread in seafood people eat. The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a […]
DNA modelling drives seabed sampling evolution. A new environmental-DNA (e-DNA) approach for monitoring the seabed conditions around marine fish farms could significantly speed up the assessment of sediment samples, enabling […]
Falmouth hosts first UK Bluefin Tuna Championship. The inaugural UK Bluefin Tuna Championship was held in Falmouth this weekend (September 28 & 29). The event was the first ever catch-and-release […]
Fisheries research overestimates fish stocks. The state of fish stocks in the world’s ocean is worse than previously thought. While overfishing has long been blamed on fisheries policies that set catch […]
Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable future for Scottish pelagic fisheries. The comprehensive way members of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association have embraced the industry-science data collection initiative […]
Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme paves way for further collaboration. Dr Katie Brigden, Pelagic Fisheries Scientist at UHI Shetland, says it is remarkable how quickly the Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science […]
New round of MSC funding. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced 32 new grants through its Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF) supporting projects from India, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua […]
Researchers develop cutting edge sensors to identify microplastics at aquaculture sites. World-leading researchers working on the €7.93 ($8.49) million EU-funded ASTRAL project have developed and deployed two different sensors to test for […]
Cefas and Pelagic freezer group sign MoU. Today’s fishing landscape requires close cooperation between commercial fishing industries and scientific organisations, as sharing data between the fishing sector and scientists is […]
MEPs criticise unrealistic Commission plan on marine ecosystems. Commission action plan lacks balance between the protection of biodiversity and the fishing industry MEPs question the “too simplistic approach” from the […]
Scientists navigate uncharted waters in fish immunology research. New light shed on the evolution of adaptive immunity in cold-blooded vertebrates. Upon infection or immunization, all jawed vertebrate species generate proteins […]
Marine Institute’s Fish Stock Book 2023 released. The Marine Institute has published the 2023 edition of the Stock Book. This detailed annual publication provides the latest impartial scientific advice to […]
Innovative MiAlgae champions growth of next generation biotech talent. Scottish biotechnology innovator, MiAlgae, a producer of sustainable Omega-3 rich ingredients from algae, has announced new additions to its growing team. […]
Can using biodegradable fishing gear help reduce the cost of ghost fishing? New research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to […]
To save right whales from entanglement, Congress must follow the science. Delaying rules to make lobster and crab fishing safer puts whales at high risk of extinction. At scientists’ last […]
Smart-Trawl, AI-empowered fishing net to help prevent marine bycatch. Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability, a coalition of experts working to drive strategic innovation for a prosperous UK fishing industry, funded by […]
More than 90% of global aquaculture faces substantial risk from environmental change. Many of the world’s largest aquatic food producers are highly vulnerable to human-induced environmental change, with some of […]