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Advanced Sensing and Data-Driven Analysis of Offshore Aquaculture Infrastructures - The increasing frequency of fish escapes from offshore aquaculture facilities, driven by severe weather conditions and climate change, highlights the...

FAO asked to exclude carnivorous fish from sustainable aquaculture - More than 160 groups have signed a letter addressed to Manuel Barange, FAO Fisheries Officer, calling for the exclusion of...

The Mediterranean still under pressure - Each year, the European Commission publishes a detailed update on the state of EU fisheries and launches a public consultation to discuss fishing opportunities...

Seafood. Improving communication to cope with falling consumption - All the world's a country’ and, everywhere, there is a need to communicate better and more about all the positive aspects...

Combating Illegal Fishing: GFCM's Strategic Efforts in the Mediterranean and Black Sea - The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is actively tackling Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing...

Greece's historic step towards ocean protection - With Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' announcement of a ban on trawling in marine protected areas, Greece has taken a decisive step towards protecting...

Faith Mwende harnesses the power of fish waste in recycling and creates sustainable entrepreneurial solutions in the blue economy - In today’s world, where sustainability and resource optimization are crucial,...

Sea lettuce opens a new frontier of sustainable food production - Seaweed, often undervalued, is emerging as a crucial resource to address global food sustainability challenges. Among them, Ulva, commonly...

The new edition of the Blue Economy Report has been recently published, providing a detailed analysis of the sectors that make up Europe's blue economy and their performance based on...

The importance of fisheries and aquaculture for global food security is at the center of attention for the FAO's Committee on Fisheries (COFI). From July 8 to 12, the FAO...