Tag: aquaculture

Washington bans marine aquaculture nets for farmed fish in world first

Washington State made history, becoming the first—and only—place in the world to successfully remove and permanently ban commercial net pen aquaculture.

Something fishy about new iridescent fashion?

Leading fashion houses are turning to schools in search of new materials for high-end handbags, shoes, and accessories. We're talking...

Moving Red Sea fish farm cages shows positive eco results: new study

Aquaculture, or fish farming at sea and in land based ponds, has been practiced successfully by Israelis for many...

Are Pork-fed “Porkfish” Kosher and Halal?

The European Commission (EC) approved a pork-based feedstock for farm-raised fish.  Next year, your mullet and trout might contain...

Is Pig-fed kosher or halal?

The European Commission (EC) approved a meat-based feedstock for farm-raised fish.  Next year, your mullet and trout might contain...

Israel Eases Distance Limit for Gaza Fishermen: But Need for Fish Farming is Evident

Gaza fishermen are now able to sail further out to fish but commercial fish farming  may be a better...

Rooftop Hydroponic Farms in Egypt Scrub the Air and Uplift Urban Poor

Urban farming in Egypt has soared. Read about Schaduf - a soilless solution taking root in Maadi. Two Egyptian brothers...

UN Says Aquaculture Could Solve Fish Collapse

Aquaculture, especially in ponds, may help preserve ocean fish species Catching wild fish in the sea is now threatening to...

Seaside, Gaza Fishermen Grow Own Fish

Gaza fishermen preparing  nets. Fishing by Gazans now a "hazardous occupation". Restrictions placed on Gaza fishermen by Israeli naval vessels...

Fish Farming Isn’t So Evil After All

A new report sheds light on when, where, and how aquaculture is terrible for the environment, and when it's...

Grow Fish Anywhere – Commercially, Safely In Cities and Deserts

Sea bream, a common fish farm species, can now be grown in cities and deserts, safely. The seas and lakes...