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The hidden cost of your supermarket sea bass
Investigative Journalism
May 23 - 2025
EN Europe, Africa

The hidden cost of your supermarket sea bass

The Guardian

Revealed: an investigation shows how consumers buying fish in the UK are playing a role in food insecurity and unemployment in Senegal

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Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing / Hunger / Nutrition
Scottish inquiry criticizes salmon farming mortality levels, industry pushes back
Paywall on this site
Investigative Journalism
February 08 - 2025
EN Europe

Scottish inquiry criticizes salmon farming mortality levels, industry pushes back

Seafood Source

A government inquiry into Scotland’s salmon-farming industry has criticized its mortality levels, but salmon-farming groups have pushed back against what they say is unfair treatment compared to other forms of animal farming.

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Animal Ethics / Salmon
The Pushback Against Aquaculture
Investigative Journalism
December 10 - 2024
EN Global

The Pushback Against Aquaculture

GRAIN

Fishing communities are leading a global fight to stop the industrial farming of shrimp and fish. They say these farms are toxic for their territories and that the world's food needs can be better met by revitalising wild fisheries and small scale, sustainable aquaculture systems. But they are up against powerful opponents. Industrial aquaculture is a US$300 billion business controlled by large multinational corporations and powerful local businessmen. With the support of governments, they are moving aggressively to not only keep their farms afloat, but to expand production to new territories.

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Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Small-scale fishers / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing / Hunger / Nutrition / Labor
Scottish salmon farms seek growth despite mounting fish deaths and environmental concerns
Investigative Journalism
November 20 - 2024
EN Europe

Scottish salmon farms seek growth despite mounting fish deaths and environmental concerns

Mongabay

Scotland is the world’s third-largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), after Norway and Chile. The industry is seeking to significantly increase production in Scotland, driven by growing export demand.However, it faces ethical concerns over mounting fish mortality, as well as environmental concerns about pollution, the proliferation of sea lice affecting wild salmon, and opposition from several local communities.Industry members acknowledge the challenge of growing salmon amid rising sea temperatures, but say Scottish salmon farms have made progress in managing sea lice and other health challenges. By Francesco De Augustinis
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Salmon / Small-scale fishers / Animal Ethics
Blood in the Water
Investigative Journalism
November 19 - 2024
EN North America

Blood in the Water

Watershed Sentinel

The majority of Atlantic salmon sold in BC tested positive for PRV. This means millions of Atlantic salmon along the BC Coast were shedding a foreign, pathogenic, highly contagious waterborne virus into the Pacific Ocean. I wanted to know which companies’ farms were infected. By Dr. Alexandra Morton
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Animal Ethics
Don’t fret Alaska, kelp is on its way
Investigative Journalism
November 18 - 2024
EN North America

Don’t fret Alaska, kelp is on its way

The Fish Site

Kelp culture is still in its infancy in Alaska, but Evie Witten of the Kachemak Kelp Hub has plenty of ideas to unlock the market potential of the world’s fastest-growing seaweed. By Gregg Yan
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Plant-based (e.g. seaweed or kelp)
ICES experts propose redefining the concepts of ‘open ocean’ and ‘exposed aquaculture’
Investigative Journalism
November 13 - 2024
EN Global

ICES experts propose redefining the concepts of ‘open ocean’ and ‘exposed aquaculture’

misPeces

Clear definitions help assess site feasibility, choose the right species and technologies, and optimize operations and maintenance. What criteria should define a type of sea farm? Its distance from the coast or what extreme conditions will it face? While it may seem interchangeable to use terms like ‘open ocean’ and ‘exposed aquaculture,’ the appropriate use of terminology enables regulators, equipment designers, insurers, and farm managers to better understand the conditions at proposed sites, ensuring more informed decision-making.
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Infrastructure (Cages or processing plants) / Investment and subsidies / Legislation
In aquaculture feeds, 'It’s not just the amount of nutrients that matters, but their quality and source'
Investigative Journalism
November 13 - 2024
EN Europe, Asia

In aquaculture feeds, 'It’s not just the amount of nutrients that matters, but their quality and source'

misPeces

A study on juvenile rainbow trout examines the impact of two commercial feeds on growth performance. Even when two feeds have similar proportions of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, the composition and source of these ingredients make a significant difference. They can follow different metabolic pathways, which in turn can have a profound effect on the growth and health of the fish.
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Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing / Trout
Is Aquaculture Really Saving Fish?
Investigative Journalism
November 12 - 2024
EN Global

Is Aquaculture Really Saving Fish?

American Council on Science and Health

Aquaculture, the golden child of industrial food production, promises to feed the masses while saving wild fish. While farmed fish production has skyrocketed, its efficiency can’t hide the fact that wild stocks are still overfished, and ecosystems are paying the price. Does aquaculture rescue wild fish populations – or put them at greater risk? By Chuck Dinerstein
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Biodiversity loss / Antibiotics / Hunger / Nutrition / Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Salmon
Estonia's small but meaty mussels could help generate revenue while cleaning up the Baltic
Investigative Journalism
November 04 - 2024
EN Europe

Estonia's small but meaty mussels could help generate revenue while cleaning up the Baltic

ERR

In addition to trout farming, Estonia has potential to develop a separate industry for cultivating edible mussels. A study conducted by Estonian marine scientists on Saaremaa indicates that while the local mussel is smaller than its Swedish counterpart, it contains more meat. However, questions remain on how to maximize the value of mussel production and establish a profitable market for it. By Airika Harrik
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Bivalves / Legislation
Land-based salmon farming: How do flow-through systems stack up against RAS models?
Investigative Journalism
November 04 - 2024
EN Global

Land-based salmon farming: How do flow-through systems stack up against RAS models?

IntraFish

So far, irrespective of technology, all early land-based producers have struggled to reach the originally intended production volumes, an aquaculture executive told IntraFish. By Hanna Gezelius, John Fiorillo
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Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) / Salmon
Fish Farms Kill Billions More Wild Fish Than Previous Estimates, Study Finds
Investigative Journalism
November 01 - 2024
EN Global

Fish Farms Kill Billions More Wild Fish Than Previous Estimates, Study Finds

Sentient

Touted as a more environmentally friendly solution, the reality of fish farms is more harmful. By Sophie Kevany
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Animal Ethics / Value chain / Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing
Salmon fed on krill shows resilience to sea lice, study claims
Investigative Journalism
October 31 - 2024
EN Europe

Salmon fed on krill shows resilience to sea lice, study claims

IntraFish

Krill and other natural feed ingredients could lessen impact of sea lice on salmon, according to research initiated by Aker BioMarine and conducted in Norway last year. By Hanna Gezelius
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Parasites (e.g. sea lice) / Omega-3s / Krill / Salmon
Farmed salmon falls short in addressing global food security, NYU study finds
Investigative Journalism
October 29 - 2024
EN Global

Farmed salmon falls short in addressing global food security, NYU study finds

Undercurrent News

Researchers have found that species that are more challenging and costly to farm contribute the least to global food security. By Liza Mayer
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Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Bivalves / Low trophic-level fish / Plant-based (e.g. seaweed or kelp) / Salmon
Love salmon for dinner? You might not after you read this
Investigative Journalism
October 28 - 2024
EN Europe

Love salmon for dinner? You might not after you read this

iNews

It’s delicious, nutritious and versatile – but increasingly one of the most controversial foods you can put on your plate, finds Clare Finney
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Infrastructure (Cages or processing plants) / Parasites (e.g. sea lice) / Organic waste (e.g. feed or feces) / Biodiversity loss / Chemicals (e.g. Formaldehyde) / Pesticides / Antibiotics / Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing / Salmon
Massive fish farming threatens Armenia’s Ararat Valley water system
Investigative Journalism
October 28 - 2024
EN Asia

Massive fish farming threatens Armenia’s Ararat Valley water system

CivilNet

Landlocked Armenia has become a significant fish producer, generating over 25,000 tons annually—rivaling exports from its coastal neighbor Georgia. Nearly half of this production heads to international markets, primarily Russia. However, this success story masks a growing environmental crisis in the country’s agricultural heartland.
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Climate change / Infrastructure (Cages or processing plants)
Anti-fouling agent sparks concerns
Investigative Journalism
October 28 - 2024
EN Europe

Anti-fouling agent sparks concerns

Fish Farmer

A new environmental toxin has been found in farmed salmon in Norway, but for the moment the authorities are keeping an open mind on what action to take because the amounts are so small. By Vince McDonagh
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Chemicals (e.g. Formaldehyde) / Salmon / Pesticides
Fish farming was supposed to be sustainable. But there’s a giant catch.
Paywall on this site
Investigative Journalism
October 24 - 2024
EN Global

Fish farming was supposed to be sustainable. But there’s a giant catch.

Vox

A groundbreaking study suggests your farmed shrimp and salmon might have a much bigger environmental toll than previously thought. By Kenny Torrella
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Parasites (e.g. sea lice) / Animal Ethics / Biodiversity loss / Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing / Labor / Salmon / Shrimp
Industrial Fishing Undermines World’s Greatest Carbon Sink, Experts Warn
Investigative Journalism
October 24 - 2024
EN Global

Industrial Fishing Undermines World’s Greatest Carbon Sink, Experts Warn

DeSmog

Damage to oceans is releasing vast amounts of CO2, despite efforts to market fish as a sustainable food. By Sophie Kevany
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Marine Protected Areas / Climate change / Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing / Legislation / Marine fauna
Chilean salmon industry blasts critical NY Times report as ‘flawed,’ ‘unethical’
Investigative Journalism
October 21 - 2024
EN South America

Chilean salmon industry blasts critical NY Times report as ‘flawed,’ ‘unethical’

Undercurrent News

The Chilean Salmon Council (CSC), the group that represents eight of the Chilean salmon industry's 12 biggest players, has at last responded to a highly critical New York Times (NY Times) article published two months ago, calling the reporting 'flawed' and 'unethical.' By Jason Huffman
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Antibiotics / Legislation / Salmon
Aquaculture Kills More Wild Fishes Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Investigative Journalism
October 21 - 2024
EN Global

Aquaculture Kills More Wild Fishes Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

Plant Based News

A new study says that the impact of aquaculture on wild fishes* is 'greater than commonly cited,' further undermining the widely held belief that it can be part of a sustainable food system. By Liam Pritchett
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Biodiversity loss / Marine fauna / Climate change / Antibiotics / Pesticides / Fish in / Fish Out (FIFO) / Fish Meal / Fish Oil Processing
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