The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
How Lionfish invaded the Atlantic
Lionfish, a native of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, has taken hold of western Atlantic coral reefs, with devastating impacts.
New site seeks to remove red herrings from news
A new website CFOOD looks to critique media representations of fisheries.
Time to "Green" Norway's Aquaculture
In an effort to allow growth of this increasingly important sector for Norway’s economy whilst minimising its ecological footprint, the Norweigen Government have introduced four reforms to push ‘the greening of Norwegian salmon production’.
Keep That Fish from Spoiling
Improper handling of seafood can result in their contamination or spoilage, not only reducing the value of the product, but also the quality and potentially making it harmful for consumption.
Fish Feed: It's all about Pellet Size
Fish feed must be able to provide all of the required nutrients, offer the highest possible conversion rates, and of course be economically viable for commercial use. There are many aspects to creating the optimal pellet - including the size.
Women - The Invisible Small Scale Fishers
Women fish all over the word, but looking at the scientific literature, you may vastly underestimate their role.
Satellites, Drones - & the fight against illegal fishing
Monitoring fishing activity at sea is no easy task, especially when it takes place in the high seas. Nevertheless technological advancements have served to improve detection by providing eyes, even in the hardest to watch locations.
Controlling the uncontrollable? The battle against sea lice.
Sea lice is a major problem for salmon aquaculture - and the wild salmon that live near infected farmed fish.
The GloBallast Story: Tackling Marine Invasive Species
When it comes to invasive species, prevention is better than cure. GloBallast seeks to be part of that global solution.