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A landmark study in Perigi Village has revealed that local communities are willing to pay for innovative land-use models that combine farming, forestry, and fishing to combat the devastating effects of peatland degradation.
Research from Singapore revealed that a combinatorial approach to functional fish feeds can significantly increase body weight and survival rates in aquaculture, offering a scalable, antibiotic-free alternative for the industry
Oceana says the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is accelerating the decline of the Philippines’ municipal fisheries by adopting a pro‑commercial fishing stance following a disputed Supreme Court ruling.
The Philippine Senate is grilling the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for alleged failures in using vessel monitoring data to track commercial fishing, leaving municipal waters exposed to illegal incursions.
A study from New Zealand has found that selectively bred Australasian snapper could serve as climate-adapted alternative to salmon, providing a way to strengthen aquaculture resilience as ocean temperatures rise
A new land-based aquaculture facility in Iwate, Japan, has been built to scale regenerative sea urchin farming, upgrading low-value urchins while helping to prevent marine desertification.
Weak monitoring, unreliable registration data and poor compliance are driving the mounting losses across the Philippines’ fishing sector.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) working with Japan to remove tariffs on tuna and skipjack to enhance competitiveness of its fisheries industry.
The long-term viability of oyster farming requires better understanding of how combined stressors like temperature and acidity interact to affect growth and survival.
The US is committing $15.2m to a five-year project supporting and improving Vietnam’s tilapia value chain while supporting soybean exports.
Blue carbon projects can offer Vietnam’s growing fisheries sector a way to mitigate its bottlenecks and pave the way for sustainable growth, says the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Japan plans to scale up automated ocean monitoring, data-driven stock management and labour-saving fishing vessels to stabilise fisheries production.
Mustadem’s recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) develops desert-ready fish farming solutions in Saudi Arabia, aiming to accelerate the kingdom’s drive towards greater seafood self-sufficiency.
Chile’s past with ecological disasters is spurring interest in sustainable aquaculture and the use of technology — like Oxzo — to secure the country’s food system
The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) backs Japan’s opposition to proposed tighter controls on eels by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), arguing that it could undermine the industry and ongoing...
Japan’s agriculture minister warns that next year’s oyster harvest is in jeopardy as producers across the country report farmed oysters dying off in large quantities.
Japan is strengthening efforts to improve feed efficiency and ensure a stable supply as part of its strategy to grow its aquaculture industry.
Asia’s marine ingredients sector has strong global potential, but certification is needed to meet international market needs and requirements, says the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).
Visit to £21m research facility sparks debate over collaboration with state-linked institutions as China’s aquaculture dominance grows
Japan is challenging CITES’ justification for listing all Anguilla species under Appendix II, arguing that visual similarities alone do not warrant a blanket inclusion of all eel species
Consumer preference, tech barriers and ‘murky supply chains’ are threatening biodiversity in Asia and thwarting the potential of aquaculture to play a wider role beyond feed and food.
The expansion of palm oil and acacia plantations, along with Indonesia’s Mega Rice Project, have put Kalimantan’s peatlands and fisheries at high risk.
China sees potential in rice–fish farming to advance circular, sustainable agricultural practices while also enhancing food and farmer security.
Vietnam’s seafood producers must embrace sustainable practices in order to overcome the stringent barriers and capitalise on the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), says its agriculture ministry.
South Korea will prioritise its support of artificial intelligence (AI) developments in the maritime and fisheries sector by increasing its 2026 budget over four times to KRW148.7bn (U$106.67m).
Italian startup, Asteasier, has begun to commercialize microalgae strains while Corbion partners with Kuehnle AgroSystems on fermentation route
As global demand for sustainable seafood rises, Norway’s aquatech sector is leading the charge with cutting-edge innovations that promise cleaner oceans, healthier fish, and smarter farming
The Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO) says marine ingredients play a crucial role in aquafeed and that novel alternatives are better positioned to complement rather than completely replace them.
Rising bluefin tuna catches in fixed nets prompts South Korea to explore new commercial opportunities as it aims to transform the premium catch into a mainstream source of income for fisheries.
Weak governance and legal loopholes in the Philippines are enabling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing despite enforcement efforts, raising concerns over regulatory effectiveness and marine sustainability.
South Korea allocates an additional KRW8bn (US$5.85m) to mitigate the impact of rising sea temperatures on production and export.
Asia’s aquaculture eel industry is bracing for disruption as the European Union (EU) pushes for stricter enforcement on the endangered species trade.
A new report is warning about opaque tuna fishing supply chains, claiming that many companies are reluctant to resolve it despite already having the tools to ensure transparency
AquaEasy wants to use AI-powered tech to bring shrimp farming closer to consumers, shortening the farm-to-table supply chain
Japan will prioritise the development of technologies in an effort to boost its troubled fishing and aquaculture industries, according to a white paper published by Japan’s Fisheries Agency (JFA)
Aquaculture and pet remain target feed markets
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Malaysia-based Seadling, a biotech company specialising in sustainable seaweed-based functional ingredients, has announced the successful close of its US $1 million seed investment round.
Danish feed company set to launch specialized grower diet
Asian shrimp production is projected to grow by 2% year-on-year in 2025
In the first 11 months of 2024, global fishmeal production increased nearly 16% compared to the same period in 2023.
MiAlgae grows nutrient-rich algae from whisky waste to provide an alternative source of omega-3.
Industry told to collaborate to build a reliable market for fish oil alternative
Plan to turn captured carbon into a valuable raw material
Asia’s intertidal zones mangroves offer immense potential to sustainably produce food while preserving ecological balance, the Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit hears.
A new report outlines how aquaculture has transformed from a niche agriculture sector into a global industry.
Aquaculture player sell assets to Novo Holdings for up to $329m
Schouw & Co has announced that it has begun evaluating the potential for a separate stock exchange listing of its aquafeed subsidiary, BioMar.
Pitchbook’s new Q3 2024 agtech report reveals investor confidence is returning. Venture capital funding is on the rise. But deal counts continue to decline and exit opportunities remain limited.
Mowi Scotland, one of that country’s largest salmon producers, continues to grapple with the effects of rising seawater temperatures.