By: INCAR² INCAR² and Hendrix-Genetics are moving forward with a strategic alliance to boost research in genomics, bioinformatics, and disease resistance in aquatic species, with a special focus on salmon farming. The collaboration aims to develop innovative solutions that strengthen health resilience and promote a more sustainable aquaculture industry in Chile. As part of efforts to reinforce strategic alliances between...
• This year, USD 13.5 million will be available for research projects • The University of New Hampshire was selected as host institution The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States (US) just announced the University of New Hampshire as host institution for the new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) to expand NOAA’s...
The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Singapore 2026 tradeshow served as the backdrop for the announcement of the global biotechnology company specialized in innovative solutions for aquaculture INVE Aquaculture, that launched Sanolife PRO-TAB, a next-generation probiotic wafer designed to enhance fish health, resilience, and survival during the critical nursery and pre-growing stages. “Fish farmers increasingly need solutions that combine biological performance...
By: Marine Technology Centre Presented at OCEANOISE 2026, the Marine Acoustics Data Knowledge Hub seeks to be an international meeting point for scientifically rigorous decision-making in the environmental management of underwater noise. The tool connects businesses, public administrations, consultancies, offshore developers, ports, and research centers with data, technical expertise, specialized resources, and services to advance towards a more sustainable Blue...
• Cermaq British Columbiawill continue the business as the surviving company. • The company owned by the Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation aims to consolidates its salmon operations. Cermaq Group, the wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, resolved a few days ago to implement an amalgamation among its subsidiaries in Canada. As a result of this resolution, CQ Canada Holding, currently a...
The Polish representant is the CEO of Pustelnia Fish Farm and Vice President of the Polish Trout Breeders Association The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) recently held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Limassol, Cyprus, marking a historic leadership transition. After six years at the helm of the federation, Lara Barazi-Geroulanou (Greece) officially concluded her term as President,...
Two studies demonstrated that the procedure does not compromise fish survival, growth, or welfare when executed by trained personnel using their standardized protocol WellFish Tech, a biotechnology company based in Paisley, Scotland, has obtained regulatory clearance from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) for a non-lethal blood sampling method used on Atlantic salmon in aquaculture. According to the firm, this...
The Canadian company Cascadia Seaweed announced a few days ago the official opening of an advanced seaweed processing facility in Port Edward, British Columbia, marking a major milestone in the Company’s development as a vertically integrated seaweed production and biomanufacturing business. “This facility represents a significant milestone in building a fully integrated seaweed-based agricultural inputs company in Canada,” says Michael...
By: SCA 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲? Thursday 18 June 2026 Aquatic food fraud covers a wide range of deceptive practices, including mislabeling, species substitution, and false claims about origin, production method, quality, sustainability, or traceability, among many others. Beyond economic losses, it can undermine consumer trust, fair competition, public health and sustainability. As part of...
The state-of the art development in Wester Ross is now the United Kingdom’s largest freshwater RAS The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom (UK) has officially opened Bakkafrost Scotland’s multi-million-pound Applecross facility, marking a major step forward in sustainable Scottish salmon production. The state-of the art development in Wester Ross is the UK’s largest freshwater recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and...
The academy is expected to train at least 60 aquaculture extension professionals from Sea Grant programs, Land Grant universities, and federal agencies Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant programs announced they will co-host the Aquaculture Leadership Academy in 2026 and 2027 and bring together aquaculture extension professionals from across the United States (US) for separate weeklong training sessions in...
By: Aquaculture Stewardship Council Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently held two successful Producer Connect Workshops in Bangkok and Tokyo, with ASC experts supporting Asian producers and partners as they prepare for the transition to the new Farm Standard and Feed Standard. Designed as practical, solutions-focused sessions, the workshops brought together producers, feed companies and supply chain partners to discuss and...
