Aquaculture Magazine reports: Japanese farm Izumisawa Suisan has become the first commercial farm to obtain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its cherry salmon production. The farm, which also produces coho salmon, is based in Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture along the Kamaishi Bay. Cherry salmon, named for its pink […]
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Aquaculture Magazine reports: The facility was designed to be the largest land-based salmon farm in Asia Soul of Japan (SOJ), a leading operator in the Japanese aquaculture industry, has recently announced the successful signing of a JPY 33 billion (equivalent to USD 210 million) long-term debt facility provided by Sumitomo […]
By: Waraden Biomedia Warden Biomedia has developed a new sustainable filter media after a three years research partnership with Cranfield University. Biopebble is the next generation of filter media, designed for efficient biological wastewater treatment for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). At Cranfield, Warden Biomedia demonstrated that spherical-shaped media design can reduce the […]
By: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration On Monday, June 24, NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will officially launch a new, state-of-the-art oyster breeding hatchery with a ribbon-cutting event featuring federal, state, and local officials, and oyster farmers. The purpose of the center is to apply cutting-edge science […]
By: Environmental Defense Fund As summer heats up and Americans turn to grilling their fish fillets and gathering for clam bakes, a new poll released by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) reveals voters are open to growing more seafood in U.S. waters if it adheres to strong consumer and environmental standards. According to the poll, […]
By Onda The company unveiled a new name, a new logo, and a newly appointed CEO dedicated to fostering a future where sustainable aquaculture defines market expectations. The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC), a contract research organization dedicated to unlocking the answers to aquaculture’s most pressing challenges, today announced […]
* By Seafood Consumer Association and FishProf The World Health Organization (WHO) regards illness due to contaminated food as one of the most widespread health problems in the contemporary world. The Seafood Consumer Association (SCA) agree with the 10 Golden Rules that will help all consumers eliminate them. For infants, […]
*By James Lowen How shrimp producers in Mexico and Central America are supporting migratory shorebirds in ways that may also help their own business. Some shrimp producers may find it hard to think of birds as friends. Many farms are visited by cormorants, which swim underwater to catch shrimp. Understandably, […]
By: Global Salmon Initiative. Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) published its 11th annual Sustainability Report, on May 30, 2024, providing over a decade’s worth of transparent data across 15 key sustainability metrics for all members in all regions. The report, which contains over 2,800 data points from 14 GSI members, underscores […]
By Ace Aquatec Aquaculture technology specialists Ace Aquatec have partnered with Shrimp Welfare Project to expand access to humane stunning solutions amongst shrimp producers globally. The collaboration reflects a growing understanding in the industry around the need to introduce more humane slaughter methods for shrimp, one of the world’s most […]