Editorial

From the rivers of the Pacific Northwest to those of Russia and Japan, tenacious adult chum salmon converge on their spawning grounds in autumn and early winter to reinitiate the cycle of life. However, Takaaki Abe from The University of Tokyo, Japan, explains that the odysseys endured by the returning […]

Biofloc systems could allow shrimp farmers to double stocking densities without impacting growth rates, according to the results of a new study published in the journal Aquaculture.   Written by: Rob Fletcher / editor The Fish Site Increasing stocking densities tends to cause chronic stress in aquaculture, mainly due to overcrowding […]

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a small 600-island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a little more than 100,000 people, has ordered an official review of its tuna fishing policies and practices, the Marianas Variety reports. Written by: editorial / Undercurrent News The value of tuna fishing access in the FSM’s […]

For the people of the Solomon Islands, the sea cucumber is just a slug-looking creature that helps to keep their bays and lagoons clean of pollutants. But in China, they are a delicacy essential for a range of traditional dishes – and they will pay top dollar for the finest quality. Written […]

Molluscs that scrape algae off ocean rocks using extremely hard, magnetic teeth could help lead to a huge variety of new technology, including wear-resistant coatings and nano-scale energy materials. Written by: editorial / Institution of Mechanical Engineers / IMECHE.org Photo credit: A single chiton tooth, showing the magnetite cusp (author: […]

Hendrix Genetics, in partnership with Nutreco and Ecuacultivos, will invest in Ecuador to establish a state-of-the-art shrimp hatchery. The hatchery will deliver high quality, high health Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) post larvae to Ecuadorian farmers. The new joint venture will take over the existing Macrobio hatchery and will focus […]

American Soybean Association (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) leaders joined Cambodian and U.S. government officials and partners on February 5th in Phnom Penh to launch a strategic partnership that will grow trade and development of Cambodia’s important aquaculture sector. Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries […]

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reintroduced the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act, continuing her years-long fight to ensure that any salmon that is genetically engineered be clearly labeled. Written by: press release / Lisa Murowski   The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Jeff Merkley […]

Six land-based Aquaculture Development Areas (ADAs) have been created in Central and North Queensland, with the goal of encouraging responsible aquaculture development while minimising environmental impacts. Written by: press release / Queensland government   Queensland’s aquaculture industry produces high-quality seafood for export, and is also attracting interest from overseas investors. […]

Just five of the world’s 19 commercial tuna stocks have earned a passing “Principle 1” score from the Marine Stewardship Council,  the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) notes in a report issued recently. Written by: editorial / Undercurrent news In “ISSF 2019-02: An Evaluation of the Sustainability of Global Tuna […]