aquaculture

AquaBounty Announces a Pause to Ohio Farm Construction While It Evaluates Scope Alternatives and a Possible Phased Approach

June 7, 2023 AquaBounty

AquaBounty Technologies, a land-based aquaculture company utilizing technology to enhance operational performance and sustainability, announced today that the Company will pause the construction of its farm in Pioneer, Ohio due to a substantial increase in its estimated cost of completion. The Company will now take the required time to evaluate the timing and cost of size and scope alternatives, including a phased approach to complete the project.    …

Conservation International and xpertSea Launch “Climate Smart Shrimp” Pilot in Ecuador, Invite Buyers to Support Regenerative Farming Solution

May 23, 2023 xpertSea

Conservation International and xpertSea, a leading aquaculture technology company, today announced a Climate Smart Shrimp pilot in Ecuador, an innovative solution to champion regenerative farming practices. The program facilitates lower-carbon farming practices while directly addressing the issue of mangrove deforestation. …

Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Join Forces to Enhance Responsible Aquaculture Production

April 28, 2023 Aquaculture Stewardship Council

At Seafood Expo Global, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 25 formalizing their common goal of increasing the sustainability of aquaculture production and practices around the globe.  …

Al Roker Showcases Aquaculture as a Climate Solution

April 24, 2023 NOAA

Al Roker and his team visited aquaculture efforts in California and Connecticut to learn firsthand how aquaculture can support working waterfronts, local businesses, and the coastal economy, all of which are threatened by climate change. …

ASC Receives Highest Score Amongst Seafood Farming Certifications Schemes In Human Rights at Sea Report

April 21, 2023 Aquaculture Stewardship Council

In March 2023, the non-governmental organisation Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) issued consolidated and updated data sets behind the report “Does it do What it Says on the Tin?” and amended the scores after review and engagement with rated organisations. …