The Executive branch has recently released an update to the 2024 Unified Regulatory Agenda which now shows that a listing decision for the Amur Sturgeon and the Ponto Caspian Species will not occur before December 2024.
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Our oceans are in crisis, and endangered aquatic animals are paying the price. From the illegal seafood trade to habitat loss from climate change, many marine species are threatened with extinction. They play critical roles in maintaining our aquatic ecosystems and sustaining our global seafood supply, with severe consequences beyond our oceans if they go […]
Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) is innovating the future of seafood production. From waste reduction to versatile system access and multiple revenue streams, aquafarms gain various benefits from IMTA production methods. Although multi-trophic aquaculture can be the solution to overfishing, the industry still faces several challenges to ensure responsible farming practices. Learn more about IMTA, its […]
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are revolutionizing how farms produce seafood for public consumption. From using recycled water to eliminating water pollution as a land-based system, RAS is providing sustainable production methods globally. Although RAS aquaculture can be a solution to overfishing, industry improvements are required for farms that utilize these systems. RAS fish farms face […]
Did you know that although sturgeon are freshwater fish, many of its species are anadromous—meaning they inhabit or can survive in saltwater, too? Most of the 26 total sturgeon species migrate to spawn seasonally between fresh and saltwater bodies. However, some types of sturgeon live exclusively in specific water habitats. Learn more about freshwater and […]
What is aquaculture, exactly? And, is it the solution to overfishing? With increasing climate change hazards, global populations, and seafood consumption, so has the implementation of aquaculture farming to address these challenges. However, more must be done to provide sustainable aquafarming solutions and prevent the endangerment of wild fish, aquatic species, and their habitats—while preserving […]
