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Rhode Island's state clam, the Northern quahog, has been in decline since the 1980s.

New US bill proposal to investigate declining shellfish populations

The QUAHOGS Act will establish a research task force to identify the causes of this decline and help East Coast shellfisheries adapt to changing climate conditions.

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Mussel longline aquaculture, a type of aquaculture practised in the coastal ocean of California.

NOAA identifies 13 new "aquaculture opportunity areas" in US waters

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Decameal will focus on improving extraction methods and expanding its crab supplier network.

Crab-to-feed startup Decameal secures €2.1M to expand sustainable aquaculture solutions

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The project will deploy 40,000 Oyster Heaven artificial reefs pre-loaded with oyster spat, installed by Norfolk Seaweed.

UK's largest oyster reef restoration project launches

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The consortium of companies, researchers and conservation groups says the initiative could support large-scale restoration of oyster reefs in the North Sea.

Half a million oysters to be released in Rotterdam pilot restoration project

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This product represents 93% of Galicia's aquaculture production.

Spain goes digital with mussel seed harvest declaration

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This product represents 93% of Galicia's aquaculture production.

Galicia allocates over 200,000€ for promotion and marketing of certified mussels

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Native oysters in hand.

Restoration of oyster reefs within offshore wind farms is feasible

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Off-bottom oyster aquaculture is a cultivation technique in which oysters are grown in suspended or elevated structures above the seafloor.

Mississippi promotes expansion of off-bottom oyster aquaculture

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Maine aquaculture coastal communities working waterfront

Maine passes new laws to support aquaculture growth

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Frozen oysters in shell are the main product of Harimanada Co.

Global Seafood Alliance unveils first BAP-certified oyster producer in Japan

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The marketing program aims to "increase awareness, demand, and long-term market opportunities for Alaska’s growing mariculture industry."

New marketing push to promote Alaska’s mariculture products

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Pictured: fresh mussels from the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Scotland sets new record for mussel production in 2024

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This system is China's first world-class agricultural cultural heritage project in aquaculture.

FAO recognizes ancient chinese practices for pearl mussel farming

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Seastex first identified mussel beards, or byssus, as a by-product of the aquaculture industry in April 202

Scottish startup creating mussel beard products to expand team and production capacity

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Pictured: NOAA Fisheries Alaska Aquaculture Team with juvenile oysters near Kodiak, Alaska.

New NOAA Fisheries resource hub supports Alaska’s expanding aquaculture sector

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Yellowtail kingfish.

Australia's Clean Seas Seafood to be acquired by Yumbah in proposed merger

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Aerial view of large shrimp farms in the coastal region of Giao Thuy, Vietnam.

UKRI launches £12 million research initiative for South-East Asian aquaculture

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Mussel reef

European partnership to recover marine nature at Dogger Bank

Harvesting Oysters in Whangaroa Harbour, Northland, New Zealand.

New Zealand aquaculture development plan aims for $3 billion revenue by 2030

Oyster fishing boats and traditional oyster barns on Prince Edward Island.

Canadian government pledges $850k to tackle "serious threat to Canada's oyster industry"

The  vessel's commissioning in the UK was completed by Macduff Shipyards.

Macduff Ship Design delivers two of its sister vessels to UK's largest mussel farm

Members of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shellfish Aquaculture, including newly-elected Chair Caroline Voaden MP.

UK politicians form All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shellfish Aquaculture

Lobster fishing in South Bristol, Maine, United States.

Maine's commercial fisheries see $74 million increase in 2024

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