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According to Nofima, crowding is one of the most critical processes in successful salmon farming.

Nofima publishes handbooks to improve salmon welfare during crowding

The two handbooks have been developed with the help of the Institute of Marine Research and focus on fish in tanks and marine net pens.

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Lobster pots at Conwy Harbour, North Wales.

Welsh seafood industry asked to share carbon emissions data in bid for net zero

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A fisherman in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.

India’s digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025 begins to map coastal livelihoods and assets

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Jumbo flying squid from Peru.

International buyers demand coordination in Pacific jumbo flying squid fishery

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The first national dialogue in the Philippines on sustainable aquaculture and decent work gathered 150 key stakeholders from government, labour, business, and development sectors.

Philippines launches first national dialogue on decent work and sustainability in aquaculture

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“2024 was a pivotal year for ASC as we brought feed to the forefront of responsible aquaculture,” said ASC Chief Technical Officer Ally Dingwall.

ASC-certified feed now mandatory across all certified farms, as global programme reports growth in 2024

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Launch of the NAVAC in Octoboer 2025.

FAO and EU launch €20m initiative to boost access to aquatic foods in Africa and Latin America

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The campaign is being conducted aboard the Vizconde de Eza research vessel.

Spain analyzes fishery resources in the Gulf of Cádiz for sustainability

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Fishing boat in Lofoten, Norway.

From deck to data: Norwegian fishing fleet to help monitor the sea

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Alltech Coppens in Nettetal, Germany, achieved certification under the ASC Feed Standard.

Alltech achieves first ASC feed certifications in Germany and Finland

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The MSC and ASC UK Awards 2025.

UK supermarkets rewarded by ecolabels, as certified seafood sales hit record £1.5 billion

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Race to the Top 2025 / Vanegas.

"Sustainability is a decision that needs to be practiced every day"

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Microalgae under the microscope.

Algae partnership targets sustainable omega-3s for aquaculture

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Big Akwa co-founders, Elena Petukhovskaya and Hugo Wikström.

Swedish collaboration links clean fuel and fish farming in a circular economy first

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University of Aberdeen researcher Dr Victoria Sleight and Dr Tom Ashton of NativeAqua.

"Small underwater miracles": researchers launch genetic study to boost UK’s native oyster stocks

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Stolt Sea Farm has funded the project with 115,000 euros.

Galician researchers to develop non-invasive welfare indicators for flatfish

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Illustration of Global Impact in 2024 by BAP-certified metric tonnage, from the GSA Annual Report.

Global Seafood Alliance saw 5% rise in certified facilities in 2024

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Salmones Camanchaca processing plant.

Three strategic facilities of Salmones Camanchaca certified Zero Waste

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The projects "demonstrate Europe’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth while protecting its marine ecosystems," according to the EU Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.

EU launches €5.7 million programme to boost algae farming and "blue innovation"

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu delivers his address during the World Food Forum Grand Opening at FAO headquarters in Rome.

FAO honours leaders in sustainable aquatic food systems at World Food Forum

"By harnessing the power of algae, we can create new value chains and jobs, stimulate innovation, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainability across multiple industries,” the EU Commission said.

Momentum builds for Europe’s algae sector

A Co-op supermarket.

UK's Co-op to switch all farmed seafood to ASC certification by 2027

"With AION managing the process end to end, we can ensure that more of the plastic from our operations is recovered and reused," said CEO Matts Johansen.

Aker renews its collaboration with AION to reduce packaging waste

Wild blue mussels, Mytilus edulis.

French project turns waste mussels into renewable energy

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