Marine heatwaves that have widespread socioeconomic impacts – including farmed fish deaths - are becoming more widespread and frequent, with eight of the 10 most severe recorded events taking place in the past decade, a new study by scientists shows.

Proper disposal and recycling of plastic is something that must be addressed by all industries, including aquaculture, and one organisation that can help is the Responsible Plastic Management (RPM) Program, a not-for-profit social enterprise and membership organisation set up by certification and sustainability experts to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Ahead of a webinar on the subject organised by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), Dave Garforth, program manager for the RPM Program, outlines what the aquaculture industry is already doing and how it can go further.

Experts from the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) have contributed to an unprecedented global review of the aquatic foods sector that explores how fisheries and aquaculture can play a greater role in delivering healthy diets and more sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems around the world.

Calysta, which produces a single-cell protein ingredient for aqua and animal feed from bacteria that consume natural gas, has completed a $39 million (£28.2m) financing round to help fund its second manufacturing facility, which will be outside Asia.

Latin America’s most important aquaculture trade event, Aqua Sur, has changed hands and is now owned by Fisa SA, a subsidiary of France-based exhibitions giant GL Events.

A public webinar will be held today at noon (BST) to discuss the results of an unprecedented analysis of thousands of harmful algal bloom (HAB) events worldwide over the past 33 years.

The organiser of the world’s biggest aquaculture trade show, Aqua Nor in Trondheim, Norway today confirmed the event would take place following the issuance of new Covid guidance.

US seafood industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) has sent a letter to President Joe Biden to outline the climate impacts and potential benefits of aquaculture and request that his administration prioritises seafood production to help mitigate climate change. The letter was signed by more than 70 aquaculture advocates, including scientists, environmental advocates and industry leaders.

The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) has congratulated Mairi Gougeon on becoming the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, a new role that includes aquaculture.

Blue Ocean Technology, which provides sludge treatment technology to the aquaculture industry, has appointed a new head of service and aftermarket.

Aquaculture service boat operator FSV Group has ordered a new hybrid-powered freight and service vessel from Norwegian boatbuilder Sletta Verft.

A £100,000 scheme will provide greater opportunities for women working in or interested in a career in the aquaculture and rural sectors, the Scottish Government has announced.