The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
The Challenge of Feeding European Eel Larvae
Full life-cycle European eel aquaculture has many challenges to overcome if it is to become a reality. One new study tackles the problem of having the larvae take their first feed.
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.
Developing Sustainable Cleaner Fish - A Lumpfish Conundrum
Lumpfish are a relatively new species to aquaculture and as a result, there still exists a number of knowledge gaps that need to be filled in order to develop sustainable lumpfish production.
Genomics Meets Aquaculture Feed
In the search for alternative feeds, land-based plant ingredients are considered to offer both environmental and economic benefits. However, they tend not to be high in many of the nutritional requirements of carnivorous finfish
Atlantic Canada's Aquaculture Success Lies in Diversification
If Atlantic Canada wants to have a strong aquaculture industry, then they must not put "all [their] eggs into one salmon basket".
Three types of animal movement in the ocean
In the ocean, some animals move a lot farther than you might think. Yes - even limpets.
Lighting the way to snow crab attraction
Improving the catchability of snow crab, as for any fishery, has garnered significant interest, though can be challenging to achieve. One scientist describes one way snow crab fisheries can increase catchability – and without spending vast amounts of money redesigning gear.
Belize Seaweed: Diversifying Income for Coastal Communities
Belize's seaweed farming trials could help support local communities - and help improve social equity.
The plight of the vaquita
If awards were given to cetaceans, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus) would certainly win a few. Sadly, not all of them would be given for positive things...