Nordic Aquafarms Abandons Plans for Belfast Fish Farm Amid Legal Challenges

February 10, 2025 Drew Peters, News Center Maine

Members of Upstream Watch said their research shows the fish farm would discharge alarming amounts of wastewater into Belfast Bay and have long-term negative impacts on the surrounding ecosystem. 

Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation Announces Award Recipients

The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) announced that it has awarded aquaculture scholarships to four Indigenous students, all of whom represent federally recognized Tribes.

South Korea’s Raon Banda Earns First Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification for Olive Flounder

Raon Bada has also made history as the first company in South Korea to successfully implement Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology for olive flounder farming. Using RAS technology, Raon Bada has pioneered a responsible future for seafood farming in South Korea. The company has minimised water usage, utilised eco-friendly compound feed throughout the fish’s lifecycle, and adopted antibiotic-free and chemical-free farming methods. 

Which Countries Continue to Use Antibiotics in Shrimp Aquaculture? The EU, Japan, and the United States All Find the Same Thing: India and Vietnam

As part of its “Know Your Supplier” initiative, the Southern Shrimp Alliance annually updates databases providing detailed information regarding shrimp imports rejected from the European Union, Japan, and the United States due to the presence of banned antibiotics. 

Luke and VTT Developed Technology Solutions to Remove Off-Flavors and Water Mold in Aquaculture

Unpleasant off-flavors can accumulate in fish and reduce the market value and consumer interest in fish products. Managing off-flavors is key to the profitability of sustainable fish production both in Finland and globally.