Whole Foods’ latest seafood code update takes on labor standards, Wi-Fi access
The five-page document includes a provision to limit the maximum time fishing vessels and their crews can remain at sea to no more than 11 months
Red tape is costing US aquaculture nearly $900m in lost opportunities, NOAA-funded study suggests
A new study provides the first comprehensive update in three decades, offering a clearer picture of the industry's current economic role and the constraints holding it back
US commercial fishing group welcomes Trump pause on offshore wind leasing
The moratorium is a chance to address concerns regarding offshore wind energy's compatibility with marine environments, local economies and the fishing industry, said the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance
NOAA updates seafood inspection regs to reflect current practices
The changes align regulatory language with current practices, tools, and standards without altering stakeholder interactions or operational requirements
Modern challenges prompt revision of NOAA’s aquaculture plan after 40 years
The US' revised National Aquaculture Development Plan lays a roadmap for fully integrating aquaculture into the nation's seafood supply chains
US aquaculture sales grew 38% to $1.57bn in latest census
Explosive gains in mollusk and crustacean shored up sales, while catfish remained the US aquaculture industry's most lucrative species in 2023
Canadian researchers to advance industry knowledge on canola meal’s potential
The study aims to help the aquaculture sector use more sustainable practices and rely less on marine-based feed
‘Offshore’ vs ‘open-ocean’ fish farming: Researchers settle difference to improve site management
Researchers clarify 'offshore aquaculture' by distinguishing between 'exposed' conditions and distance from the coast, believing that clear definitions will aid farmers, insurers, regulators and investors in making informed decisions
Trump vowed to end offshore wind, but will cabinet pick make good on promise?
President-elect Donald Trump promised in a campaign speech, delivered in May, that he would end offshore wind energy projects on 'day one' of his presidency
NOAA narrows Gulf of Mexico aquaculture sites from nine to six in new draft
The draft excludes Florida in the site selection for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas due to military activities, hurricane risks and harmful algal blooms