News - Responsible Seafood Advocate https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/topic/news/ An international non-profit organization committed to feeding the world through responsible, sustainable aquaculture. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:58:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Five-year initiative aims to strengthen fisheries management in the Gulf of Thailand https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/five-year-initiative-aims-to-strengthen-fisheries-management-in-the-gulf-of-thailand/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:58:20 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=70050 fisheries management

A five-year initiative seeks to strengthen fisheries management and support overexploited fish stocks in the Gulf of Thailand.

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Do salmon lice from submerged cages produce larvae that swim deeper? https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/do-salmon-lice-from-submerged-cages-produce-larvae-that-swim-deeper/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:13:24 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=70043

Is the depth preference for salmon lice larvae influenced by their environment? Management strategies may trigger evolutionary responses.

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Study focuses on tissue remodeling and disease resilience in farmed salmon https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/study-focuses-on-tissue-remodeling-and-disease-resilience-in-farmed-salmon/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:31:16 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=70033 Scottish salmon

A University of Stirling study will examine tissue repair and disease resilience in farmed salmon, targeting gill and skin health challenges.

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RFMOs are falling short of high-seas mandates, Duke University analysis finds https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/rfmos-are-falling-short-of-high-seas-mandates-duke-university-analysis-finds/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:33:21 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69996 fisheries management

Analysis finds high seas fisheries management is not meeting mandates, with 56 percent of fish stocks overexploited or in decline.

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Did a mass salmon escape leave a genetic mark on Scotland’s wild fish? A study aims to find out. https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/did-a-mass-salmon-escape-leave-a-genetic-mark-on-scotlands-wild-fish-a-study-aims-to-find-out/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:03:59 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69991 salmon escape

A multi-year study will examine if a mass salmon escape during an October storm left any genetic impact on wild salmon populations.

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Three-quarters of the world not getting enough omega-3s, research shows https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/three-quarters-of-the-world-not-getting-enough-omega-3s-research-shows/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:50:47 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69989 omega-3

A global review finds most people aren’t consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diets, flagging the need for clearer guidelines.

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FAO: Overfishing at 10-year low in Mediterranean and Black Sea https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/fao-overfishing-at-10-year-low-in-mediterranean-and-black-sea/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69952 overfishing

Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black seas reaches a 10-year low, underscoring aquaculture’s growing role as demand for seafood rises.

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Nova Scotia establishes compliance unit to tackle illegal seafood activity https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/nova-scotia-establishes-compliance-unit-to-tackle-illegal-seafood-activity/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:54:19 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69934 illegal seafood

Nova Scotia launches a compliance unit with new penalties, audits and enforcement tools to target illegal seafood activity.

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International review questions scientific basis for BC salmon farm ban https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/international-review-questions-scientific-basis-for-bc-salmon-farm-ban/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:48:26 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69906 salmon farms

Researchers say Canada’s ban on ocean-based BC salmon farms overlooks decades of science and offers limited gains for wild salmon.

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As seafood demand rises, Morocco ramps up aquaculture expansion with World Bank support https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/as-seafood-demand-rises-morocco-ramps-up-aquaculture-expansion-with-world-bank-support/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:56:37 +0000 https://www.globalseafood.org/?post_type=advocate&p=69875 morocco

Morocco is expanding aquaculture with new farms, regulatory updates and World Bank-backed programs to boost production and attract investment.

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