The composition of flora and fauna in low-lying coastal regions worldwide is being altered by sea-level rise in a changing climate, favoring saline-tolerant species. These shifts are projected to have significant implications for nature-based livelihoods, resource availability, market prices,...

As Bangladesh's economy grows and the country becomes rapidly urbanized, plastic pollution has become an escalating problem. Moving forward, the Government of Bangladesh aims for sustainable development by stepping up and modernizing the action on pollution and waste management and adopting...

This in-depth analysis explores the complexities of fisheries and aquaculture management in the United States, focusing on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The MSA establishes ten national standards and eight Regional Fishery Management Councils to develop and...

This in-depth analysis explores the complexities of fisheries and aquaculture management in the United States, focusing on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The MSA establishes ten national standards and eight Regional Fishery Management Councils to develop and...

Traditional techniques have been used in fish farming in Bangladesh since ancient times. However, nowadays the adoption of modern technologies in fish farming in Bangladesh has revolutionized the industry. The goal of this research was to investigate the factors that influence fish farmers'...

The present study has been conducted by EUMOFA following a request from the Market Advisory Council (MAC) to explore the challenges faced by EU aquaculture products in sales outlets. In 2021, the European Union (EU) aquaculture production accounted for 28% (1,13 million tonnes) of the total...

The present study has been conducted by EUMOFA following a request from the Market Advisory Council (MAC) to explore the challenges faced by EU aquaculture products in sales outlets. In 2021, the European Union (EU) aquaculture production accounted for 28% (1,13 million tonnes) of the total...

Finfish aquaculture is the farming of freshwater and marine fish species in controlled aquatic enclosures such as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, or net pens in the sea. These can be completely closed systems such as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), semi-closed systems such as...

Shellfish aquaculture is the cultivation and harvest of aquatic invertebrates, including molluscs such as mussels, oysters and clams, echinoderms, such as sea urchins and sea cucumbers, and crustaceans like shrimps. Various farming techniques exist for this type of aquaculture, depending on the...

For a long time, Norway has had resource rent taxes on oil- and natural gas extraction as well as on hydropower generation. Recently, resource rent taxes have also been levied on aquaculture, and wind power generation. This paper, gives a short overview of the rent theory, the basis for rent...

ÖFSE was commissioned by the BOKU to undertake an impact assessment of the "Education and Research Hub for the Sustainable Management of Aquatic Ecosystems in Eastern Africa (AQUAHUB)" project. The assessment was supposed to cover the whole project period from 1975 to 2021, when AQUAHUB was...

This study on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Indian shrimp farming underscores its critical impact on public health, environmental sustainability, and economic viability. The global scenario with many export rejections on account of persistent residues of antibiotics, reiterate that...

This report provides insights on the challenges faced by Mozambique's aquaculture sector, with a particular focus on Southern Mozambique, and proposes actions to overcome them. After providing a snapshot of the state of fish production, the availability of inputs, and techniques and production...

The marine data service that supports the integrated maritime policy of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). Provides open access to high-quality pan-European marine data, metadata and data products from the marine environment and human...

This paper presents the experience and lessons learned in a pilot project aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in sturgeon aquaculture. The project used convolutional neural networks and visual intelligence for the evaluation of fish biomass and the optimisation of...

A Sustainable Blue Economy offers many solutions to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. However, this requires current activities, technologies and processes to reduce their carbon footprint. In response, the European Commission adopted a package of measures in February 2023 including...

The EU fisheries and aquaculture products (FAPs) market is largely dependent on external producers. Some of the imports entering the EU market come from countries with lenient regulations. This study gives an overview on existing competitiveness measures. It shows main trends in the EU's FAPs...

Agricultural lands are integrated into and interact with natural areas. Such is the case of Emek HaMa’ayanot, northern Israel, comprising a springs-rich area characterized by multiple land-uses, including spring-water-based aquaculture, recreational springs, and nature reserves. Aquacultural...

Millions of Vietnamese farmers seek their livelihoods in aquaculture; however, they face multiple risks in their daily farming practices. Notably, some of these risks cannot be effectively managed by individual farmers because they are beyond their individual capabilities. This is why...