Fast-track permitting system for fish farming structures unlawful, says US court
The ruling on the federal permitting system dubbed Nationwide Permit 56 finds procedural violations under US environmental laws, but a final decision on its future is pending
UK’s largest mussel farm linked to revival of long-lost shellfish reef
A new study linked offshore mussel farm in Lyme Bay, off the south coast of England, to the revival of shellfish reefs, improving habitats for commercial fishing
Price tag of US recovery plan for endangered mussel set at $68m
The recovery efforts to save the endangered slabside pearlymussel, crucial to Tennessee River ecosystems, are projected to span 40 years
California kelp growers eye burgeoning seaweed industry
Researchers are exploring more uses for kelp, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration eyes future growth for the industry
Portugal’s Oceano Fresco secures €17m to expand sustainable clam farming
Portuguese seafood firm Ocean Fresco has successfully closed a €17 million funding round led by Indico Capital Partners
Mexico’s Omega Azul aims to boost yellowtail production to 3,000t in five years
The Mexican company provided a brief operational update roughly one year after its merger with offshore farmer Kampachi Farms
Alaskan kelp farmers seek Scottish help for burgeoning industry
A group from the US state of Alaska collaborated with kelp harvesters in Scotland to share advice for their industries
US advocates for SEAfood Act arrive in Capitol Hill to air offshore aquaculture concerns
The Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture's Capitol Hill 'fly in' this week matches the one held last week by the Stronger America Through Seafood
Offshore aquaculture advocates hold Capitol Hill ‘fly-in’
Stronger America Through Seafood is participating in meetings with US lawmakers, scheduled for May 15-16
US offshore aquaculture advocates ask for nearly $40m to advance causes
Advocacy group Stronger America Through Seafood seeks support to boost domestic seafood production and sustainability