Benchmark strengthens genetics team with two new hires
UK-headquartered aquaculture services firm Benchmark Genetics has announced the hire of Grazyella Yoshida and Hans Ekvall as senior and junior geneticists
US research team might have found way to make biofuel from algae
The team will sequence the algae's DNA and then use a process called metabolic mapping to identify which genes correspond with the algae's biochemical strategies
Maine lobster harvesters say they can’t find gear to comply with NOAA rules
NOAA has approved two companies’ ropes. One said their rope hasn’t been used in Maine. The other awaits federal approval for colors that Maine lobstermen need
Innovation, independence drove Aquamar’s Shining Ocean deal
There are now six surimi seafood makers in North America: Trident Seafoods, Aquamar, Trans-Ocean Products, King & Prince Seafood, Sugiyo, and Ocean Foods
Cermaq Canada cuts CO2 emissions with new aeration tech
Cermaq Canada reported a cut of over 76,000kg of emissions from its operations in 2021 using a new aeration technology supplied by Poseidon Ocean Systems
Pangasius supply in line for a bad 2022, GSMC speakers predict
A quick rebound isn't likely. Pangasius has poor name recognition among consumers. Most restaurants don't carry it, and orders need months of lead time to make it to market
Indian gov’t launches fisheries startup challenge
India's department of fisheries, in association with Startup India and the ministry of commerce and industry, launched the 'Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge' on Jan. 13
Norwegian research fund puts over £1m into mackerel filleting work
FHF is investing NOK 5m in researching the automatic removal of bones in mackerel fillets, and a further NOK 5m in new consumer packaging
ADM opens aquaculture innovation lab in Illinois
The new lab builds on existing aquaculture research facilities in Brazil, Mexico and Vietnam
Norwegian tech firm raises €30m for sustainable Arctic scallop harvesting
Tau Tech has been awarded the first fishing permit for Arctic scallops in Norway, and a total of €30m will now be invested to start seabed harvesting