Bonnie Waycott
Bonnie Waycott became interested in marine life when she learned to snorkel on the Sea of Japan coast near her mother's hometown. She has been a freelance contributor for aquaculture and fisheries media since 2015. Her focus is on Japan and she has a keen interest in the recovery of aquaculture in the country's northeast following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Now based in the UK, Bonnie writes about issues related to research, technological advancements and sustainability in aquaculture and fisheries, providing feature stories and reports for audiences worldwide.
Contact info
- Email:
- bonniewaycott@gmail.com
- Website:
- https://bonniewaycott.com
NewsSaving sidestreams
In Finland, fish processors are incorporating new technology to create valuable food products from by-products
NewsFrozen fish sorting – 3D sensor technology leads the way
A new imaging system is drawing attention for its ability to accurately classify and sort frozen tuna
NewsHarnessing the power of fish waste – creating solutions in Kenya
With sustainability and resource optimisation more crucial than ever, one entrepreneur is making great strides in the blue economy
NewsHigh-value collagen from fish by-products
A researcher in Australia hopes to add value to the global seafood industry by reducing the amount of waste from fisheries and fish farms and extracting a key protein
NewsRevolutionising fishing – the valorisation of waste and by-products
A new EU-funded project is turning waste products from the industry into a series of valuable resources
NewsReviving Japan’s seas through environmental conservation
Fishermen in Japan are safeguarding blue carbon ecosystems such as seaweed beds to restore the environment and bring back marine life
NewsMapping opportunities for open-ocean seaweed cultivation
Researchers in Germany and New Zealand are studying the potential of farming seaweed in high-energy, exposed environments
NewsThe world is their oyster: Scientists work on crucial vaccine
A new vaccine to protect Pacific oysters from a deadly virus is being developed in New Zealand
NewsOyster farming innovations on the rise
New systems could change the way farmers work and increase product quality
NewsMonitoring shrimp – computer vision takes the lead
German researchers have developed an AI-based system to count and measure shrimp, detect stress and disease, and gain insights into ethical farming practices
NewsCan aquaculture be sited sustainably at maritime ports?
Spatial planning is key to establishing shellfish and seaweed farms in ports and benefitting local communities and environments, says a new study
NewsAquaculture: Disease prevention without the chemicals
New innovations can steer fish farms towards more sustainable disease prevention
NewsSeafood processing: Making the most of marine resources
A research programme in New Zealand is creating technologies to maximise the value from the country’s fisheries
NewsAn innovative new use for shrimp waste
Turning the shells of shrimp into chitin brings significant benefits
NewsWill PAPs be the new aquafeed?
Research highlights how processed animal proteins (PAPs) are safe, sustainable and circular ingredients for global aquafeed
NewsTuna side-streams – for a circular fish farming industry
In Malta, work is underway to preserve underutilised fish biomass for use in new, innovative ways
