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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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Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Global Seafood & Solutions Required for a Sustainable Future

February 26, 2025
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The negative impacts of ocean acidification have become a severe threat to our global seafood supply and aquatic ecosystems more than ever. Increasing carbon emissions are causing our oceans to become record-breaking acidic, significantly disrupting their natural chemical balance and harming wildlife habitats. From contaminated marine species to decreasing seafood supply and worldwide environmental hazards, […]

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Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): Environmental Benefits, Industry Challenges, & Sustainable Solutions

January 15, 2025
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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 […]

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Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Industry Advantages & Improvements Required for Sustainable Seafood Production

November 25, 2024
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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 […]

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BAP Certification: How This Program Strengthens Industry Standards for Responsible Aquaculture

November 12, 2024
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Aquaculture has revolutionized the seafood industry, innovating how we cultivate fish and aquatic species for consumption. Although aquaculture can be a solution to overfishing, more must be done to address and solve current industry issues effectively.  From environmental hazards with water-based fish farms to improper animal welfare, industry-wide changes are required to ensure responsible aquaculture […]

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Aquaculture Systems: Understanding The Different Types & Solutions for Sustainable Farming

October 20, 2024
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You may have heard of aquaculture, but do you know how each system works? Whether it’s freshwater, oceans, or land tanks, they all use different aquaculture systems based on their species requirements, sustainability goals, and more.  Although aquaculture can solve overfishing, more must be done to promote better industry conservation while protecting our aquatic ecosystems. […]

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Types of Sturgeon: Distinguishing Between Their Freshwater & Saltwater Species

August 25, 2024
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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 […]

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What is Aquaculture & How It Prevents Overfishing

August 21, 2024
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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 […]

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Endangered Species Act: Understanding How International & Domestic Laws Affect Sturgeon Conservation

October 20, 2024
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has helped protect threatened and endangered wildlife and plants since 1973, including many sturgeon species. However, the ESA needs enhancements to prevent all sturgeon from extinction effectively.  Learn more about the current impacts of the ESA on global sturgeon species and how we can save this vital freshwater fish with […]

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What is the Sturgeon Conservation Status in 2024?

October 20, 2024
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What does the sturgeon conservation status look like in 2024? It varies on the geographical region, sturgeon species, and their subpopulations. Some sturgeon species are at higher risk of extinction than others due to various factors, like government regulations, climate change, overfishing, and pollution.  While we can’t list every sturgeon conservation group and effort as […]

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6 Reasons Why Sturgeon Are the Most Endangered Species Group in the World

October 20, 2024
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Did you know that the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) stated that sturgeon are the most endangered species group in the world? Out of 26 total species, only 11 are left—and the remaining two-thirds remain vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered.  While sturgeon conservation laws and groups are helping, more must done to prevent this vital species […]

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