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Jack Alevin
Jack Alevin

This week in aquaculture..

  • Norway has initiated offshore aquaculture, marking a strategic move to expand sustainable seafood production in open waters.

  • Rutgers scientists successfully raised 300,000 surfclams offshore, demonstrating the feasibility and environmental responsibility of open-ocean shellfish farming, with better growth and survival rates observed in spring-deployed, less crowded cages.

  • NOAA and partners confirmed significant environmental and economic benefits of shellfish and seaweed aquaculture, including nutrient removal, habitat provision for fish, and contributions to rural jobs and water quality—valuable ecosystem services beyond direct sales.

  • Mowi plans to nearly double its closed-cage salmon production with five new systems set for deployment in 2026–2027, reinforcing its leadership in closed-containment aquaculture.

  • Ecuador’s shrimp industry launched SustainED 2026, an educational initiative focused on health management and adapting to seasonal production challenges.

  • India is advancing freshwater aquaculture through technology adoption, while South Korea is establishing its first Smart Aquaculture Big Data Center to drive innovation.

  • The U.S. continues expanding marine spatial planning, with NOAA designating 13 Aquaculture Opportunity Areas off Southern California and in the Gulf of America, totaling over 21,000 acres.

  • Seaweed aquaculture is gaining momentum globally, valued for carbon sequestration, climate buffering, and regenerative farming, with projections reaching $26 billion by 2026.

  • Caleta Bay is targeting North American chefs with raw trout, aiming to expand market presence through culinary innovation.

  • Events like the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (March 3–5) and upcoming Seagriculture World 2026 in Bangkok (May 19–21) highlight growing global collaboration and innovation in finfish, shellfish, and seaweed sectors.

Close-up of shimmering fish scales under clear water, framed by vibrant seaweed.
Close-up of shimmering fish scales under clear water, framed by vibrant seaweed.