Japan makes history by recognizing seaweed, kelp as carbon-sequestration ecosystems
The decision will make kelp restoration initiatives in Japan that support carbon sequestration and biodiversity much easier to finance, says Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda
Sales to Brazil, China dominate as Chilean exports reach new heights in 2023
Chile's seafood export industry experienced notable growth in 2023, with exports reaching almost $9 billion, a 1.8% increase y-o-y
US Sea Grant initiative aims to enhance aquaculture production
The substantiall funding pool of $5-6 million supports innovative research to revolutionize commercial aquaculture in coastal, marine and Great Lakes regions
Salmon industry ‘needs growth’ from Veramaris after algal oil’s landmark year
The algal oil producer has doubled volumes of its fish oil replacement in 2023, but it's still not been enough to meet demand in a year when feed prices went stratospheric
More gov’t action needed to drive Norway’s great feed shift, says Wathne
With 92% of all Norwegian feed currently imported from outside the country and 75% of the salmon sector's footprint, the Norwegian government has formed an advisory group to transition to 100% sustainable sources by 2030
IFFO exec on importance of finding new DHA/EPA sources
Brett Glencross, technical director at IFFO, said algal oil is one of the most important new aquaculture feed ingredients coming to the fore at a commercial scale
Seaweed project aims to fight climate change impacts, hunger crisis
Pioneering initiative seeks to reforest oceans and harness the power of seaweed to combat climate change and support coastal communities
UK seaweed firm appoints new CFO
Ocean Harvest Technology, a company specializing in seaweed-based products, has appointed Christopher Scott as chief financial officer, effective from Jan. 15
Chilean salmon, trout sales slump main driver behind September seafood export decline
Chilean seafood exports reached a total of $660 million in September, down 15.2% year-on-year mainly due to a combined 16% drop in salmon and trout sales value
Forty companies register for F3 krill-replacement challenge
Competitors will showcase a wide range of innovative krill replacements for aquaculture feed