The Ocean Brief

Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community

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How Lionfish invaded the Atlantic

Lionfish, a native of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, has taken hold of western Atlantic coral reefs, with devastating impacts.

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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