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NewsBlack Sea oyster renaissance
Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia harbour plans to expand oyster production in the Black Sea, eyeing not only domestic but also international markets
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NewsSource of inspiration
Iceland is well positioned to offer the United Kingdom a lot more than just its favourite whitefish
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NewsArctic char – niche species ready to go mainstream
There are ambitious plans to bring what is currently a niche farmed species to greater prominence as Arctic char production is about to be stepped up by Norwegian Fish Farms working with seafood producer Babord Group.
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NewsDriving factors behind decision-making
A research team has found that collecting data directly from fishermen can significantly improve understanding of the social drivers that lie behind fishing behaviour.
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NewsIf you can’t stand the heat…
When it comes to the climate change crisis, there’s a lot more to come from seafood.
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NewsMaking blue foods greener
While the COVID-19 pandemic has monopolised seafood industry action plans in recent times, the climate emergency remains a colossal concern
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NewsWarming seas threaten Pacific economies
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations.
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NewsPandemic turns people onto pelagic fish
Markets have upped their herring and mackerel consumption during the coronavirus crisis. But does the revival have staying power?
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NewsEurope’s largest shrimp farm
What is expected to become Europe’s largest shrimp farm, with a projected 500 tonne annual production, is under construction in Ukraine
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NewsImproved Genetic Material for Salmon Farming
Benchmark Genetics Chile (BGCL) has successfully produced its first batch of locally produced ova known as SagaChile – a significant step in its improved genetic material
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NewsInvaders in our waters: at what cost?
For centuries, humans have been translocating species beyond their historical, native ranges, either intentionally or unintentionally. Over time, these non-native species movements have intensified with globalisation and the increase in the volume of trade – humans and their goods are moving more freely from place to place than ever before.
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NewsRebuilding Abu Dhabi Fisheries
There is still hope - natural ecosystems are resilient and can bounce back if initiatives are taken at the right time, writes Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, secretary general of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), the largest environmental regulator in the Middle East.
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NewsWhere next for British shellfish?
COVID and Brexit created a perfect storm, but options are emerging for the sector
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NewsKazakhstan sets ambitious aquaculture goals
The Kazakh government has adopted a bold aquaculture development programme, aiming to boost domestic fish production from the current annual figure of 7,000 tonnes to some 270,000 tonnes by 2030
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NewsAn increasingly attractive proposition
Aquaculture is in the midst of a technological revolution, with investors identifying plenty of scope for further uptake and value creation
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NewsCollaboration is key
Speaking at IFFO’s recent seminar, the numbers mentioned by its director general Petter M. Johannessen underscore the need for collaboration between stakeholders from public and private sectors to be strengthened.
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NewsSkirting a bottleneck
Aquaculture needs to overcome the potential growth limiting issue of feed ingredient constraints if it’s to fulfil its long-term potential
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NewsGreener feed for Norwegian salmon
New research has found that using certified Europe soya in aquaculture feed could dramatically reduce CO2 emissions for the Norwegian salmon farming sector
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NewsDriving a culture change
How do you turn around a whole culture within a workplace, and even an entire industry – especially an industry that’s generally averse to change? It’s something that is being achieved within Thai Union, one of the select group of the world’s heavyweight seafood producers, with Dr Darian McBain as ...
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NewsRussian fish farmers source equipment at home
Russia’s heavy dependence on imported fish farming equipment is likely to change, as the Covid-19 pandemic has spurred the ruble’’s depreciation and consequently made any imported products less affordable
