Scientists prove shellfish can be farmed far from shore
Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey. A study led by marine scientist Daphne Munroe has shown that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed in the open ocean.
U.S. Leads the Way to Strengthen Monitoring and Control of Fishing in the South Pacific
At the 14th Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organisation, the United States took action to protect American consumers and the U.S. fishing industry—advancing sustainable fisheries management and strengthening compliance for fish exported to the United States.
Maine fishing industry continues to reel in big money despite fewer lobsters being caught
New numbers released Friday show Maine’s fishing industry continues to reel in big money, topping half a billion dollars now for a 14th straight year. Lobster is still king, topping all fisheries, with nearly 79 million pounds hauled in last year.
Demand for Vegan Tuna in USA 2025 to 2035
The demand for vegan tuna is valued at USD 116.2 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 176.6 million by 2035, recording a CAGR of 4.3%. Adoption is supported by growth in flexitarian eating habits, increasing visibility of plant-based seafood options in mainstream retail, and consumer concerns about mercury exposure, overfishing, and habitat […]
Aquaculture (Faunalytics)
This comprehensive visual resource looks at the world of aquaculture, focusing on issues of greatest consequence: antibiotic use, environmental impact, and animal welfare. Billions, and perhaps even trillions, of aquatic animals are killed every year for human use—a number that is projected to continue increasing in the coming years.
‘Plenty of fish in the sea’? Not anymore, say UN experts
As yachts bobbed gently and delegates streamed by in a rising tide of lanyards and iPads at Port Lympia, Nice’s historic harbor, that statistic sent a ripple through the conference’s third day—a stark reminder that the world’s oceans are under growing pressure from overfishing, climate change, and unsustainable management.
Cruel treatment of trout discovered on Spanish fish farms
A new investigation by AnimaNaturalis reveals the harrowing conditions endured by rainbow trout in Spanish aquaculture facilities. Filmed across six intensive fish farms, the footage lays bare the extreme suffering that continues unchecked due to a lack of EU-level protections for farmed fish.
Investigation reveals shocking fish farm cruelty
Shocking levels of suffering on EU carp farms, clearly demonstrating the urgent need for stronger laws to protect fish throughout the EU. This cruelty isn’t just a problem in carp farming. Across the EU, up to 1.1 billion fish are farmed each year, yet there is no species-specific legislation to protect their welfare. This lack […]
Feds plan to roll back speed regulations that protect endangered right whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is planning to roll back regulations currently in place to keep vessels from striking endangered North Atlantic right whales. In a drafted notice on the agency’s website, the National Marine Fisheries Service, an agency under NOAA, is “considering possible deregulatory action to modify and modernize” efforts to avoid vessel […]
“First-of-its-kind event.” Whale shark swims “astounding” 1,200km from Madagascar to Seychelles
A single whale shark has swum all the way from Madagascar to the Seychelles, in what researchers say is the first documented instance of the species making this journey. The discovery hints that whale sharks may regularly cross national boundaries in the western Indian Ocean, highlighting the need for international collaboration to help monitor and […]
This tiny fish passed an intelligence test that once distinguished great apes
A tiny fish has shown signs of a remarkable level of intelligence in mirror test experiments, not only recognizing itself in the reflection but also using a piece of food to explore how the mirror works. In theory, a reaction to an out-of-place mark in a reflection is assumed to be evidence of self-recognition.
Veganism: a solution to global issues
Of the entire agricultural land on Earth, 80% is dedicated to livestock, allowing them to be raised and grow food on. But only 20% of that land is producing calories. As the global population continues to grow, there is not enough food to sustain the population, according to Harsini.
