Kemin AquaScience™’s Post

Meeting Demand in a Growing World 🌍🐟 Meeting fish demand by 2048 amidst a growing population 🌍 requires sustainable solutions. Investing in aquaculture 🐟, promoting sustainable fishing practices 🌱, and reducing overfishing 🚫 are key. Emphasizing innovation in mariculture and supporting small-scale fisheries 🛥️ can help boost supply. Public awareness campaigns 📢 on responsible seafood consumption 🥗 and reducing food waste will also play a vital role. By protecting marine ecosystems 🌊 and enhancing fish stocks through science-based management 📊, we can secure a healthy and abundant supply of fish for future generations. Let's act now for a sustainable blue future! #sustainablefishing #ONN #BluBiz #blueeconomy

Aquaculture is making waves—not in the ocean, but on land! It now powers 51% of the world’s total seafood production. Over the past 30 years, we’ve witnessed a dramatic shift. With oceans under pressure, aquaculture is stepping up as a sustainable solution to ensure food security for billions. 33 years of data unveil how aquaculture is rising to the challenge of feeding billions while protecting our oceans. Seafood isn’t just about the oceans anymore—it’s about innovation, sustainability, and the promise of feeding tomorrow. Let’s celebrate this revolution. #FAO #SOFIA #seafood #Sustainability #oceans #Agtiech #aquaculture

At Behn Meyer, we believe that sustainable aquaculture is key to protecting our oceans and combating climate change. Here’s how we are contributing to this vital cause: 🔹 Sustainable Feed Solutions: We develop eco-friendly, nutrient-rich feed that reduces the environmental impact of aquaculture, ensuring healthier oceans for future generations. 🔹 Innovative Additives: Our advanced nutritional additives enhance fish health and growth, minimising waste and improving the efficiency of aquaculture practices. 🔹 Supporting Climate Action: By promoting sustainable practices and reducing the carbon footprint of aquaculture, we are playing our part in the fight against climate change. Catalyse action and make a positive impact with Behn Meyer. Connect with our team at aquaculture@behnmeyer.com. #BehnMeyer #Ingredients #Aquaculture #FeedAdditives #MarineFish #WorldOceansDay

Seaweed farmed using off-bottom aquaculture is rated green and is one of the most sustainable seafood items you can buy. Seaweed sequesters carbon, provides important marine habitat, and helps support biodiversity. Off-bottom aquaculture methods grow shellfish, seaweed, and more in ways that don’t harm the seafloor, and, overall, they have relatively few environmental impacts. For example, since these algae use sunlight and photosynthesis to nourish themselves, there’s no additional feed needed or nutrient waste discharged into the environment. Barnacle Foods sources seaweed in Southeast Alaska. Learn more about how they’re working to improve ocean health through sustainable aquaculture. #sustainableseafood #seaweed #supergreen #aquaculture #seafood

Four years ago, we launched our "Seafood Climate Impact Program" to create precise and robust Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies for calculating the carbon footprints of fishery and aquaculture products. After weeks, months—and actually years—of gathering primary data and refining the methodology, I’m thrilled that our "LCA Toolbox" is now officially published! This toolbox includes all the essential data-gathering templates along with a detailed guide to help you navigate the full process, from data collection to integrating your data into an LCA model. Best of all, it’s completely free! If you’re ready to assess the carbon footprint of any seafood product, there’s no longer any need to start from scratch. You can download the LCA Toolbox via the link in the post below. This was a significant undertaking, with many people contributing over the years. Thanks especially to: Martin Lehmann, Christian Maurer, Julian Deventer, Larissa Lienhard, Oscar G. Zamora-García

Redefining Sustainable Aquaculture for a Healthier Planet 🐟 As the global population grows, so does the demand for nutritious, responsibly sourced food. That’s why we are committed to aquaculture practices that not only meet the needs of today but protect our planet for future generations. Join us in shaping the future of aquaculture, where innovation meets environmental responsibility. #SustainableFarming #AquacultureRevolution #EcoFriendlySolutions #HealthyOceans #FutureOfFish

What happened this week in aquaculture 🐟 1. $6.5 trillion: the urgent case for improving seafood traceability in the industry: https://lnkd.in/ddBe58WF 2. Climate variability is having a significant impact on Ecuador's shrimp farms. We report on past trends and future adaptions: https://lnkd.in/dRJmPZRZ 3. Industry collaboration is driving efforts for European oyster restoration. Here's what is being done to protect these vital ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/djAJcPBx 4. A 30-year rental agreement has been finalised for Nordic Aqua Partners, securing a strong future for their operations: https://lnkd.in/dH9SX3xy 5. Innovasea and Mowi announce the renewal of their partnership, strengthening ties in sustainable aquaculture solutions: https://lnkd.in/daHWvKYZ #aquaculturenews #flatoysters #farmgingtraceability #aquaculturepartnerships #climatechange

"Environmental Impact of Trawling on Air Quality" Fish is a staple in diets worldwide, contributing to a seafood market valued at over $257 billion. While aquaculture supplies a significant portion of this demand, about 25% of wild fish are harvested through trawling, a method involving dragging nets across the ocean floor to capture large quantities of fish simultaneously. However, this common fishing technique is now linked to significant air pollution issues. Recent research highlights that trawling not only disrupts marine ecosystems but also releases substantial amounts of carbon into the atmosphere—more than the entire global aviation industry. This carbon dioxide contributes to the greenhouse effect, warming the planet, intensifying weather patterns, and raising sea levels. Currently, regulatory frameworks focusing on carbon emissions primarily address terrestrial sources and overlook those originating from oceanic activities. With an ambitious goal to safeguard 30% of our oceans by 2030, there is a pressing need for the fishing industry to adopt more sustainable practices. Consumers can also play a role in mitigating this environmental impact by opting for seafood obtained through less harmful methods, such as those used to catch sardines, which involve minimal environmental disruption compared to trawling. #SustainableFishing #TrawlingImpact #OceanConservation #ClimateChange #EcoFriendlySeafood

💡 Whitefish fisheries are leading the way in implementing sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and consumers: https://bit.ly/3ZYSz1O Their hard work has laid the foundation for a thriving market for sustainable seafood. ➡ Details on the science behind this in our Sustainable Whitefish Yearbook #MSCecolabel #SustainableFishing #SustainableSeafood

Did you know that you can grow fish and plants together in a symbiotic system? Aquaponics is a sustainable food production method that combines aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants in water). How does it work? Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants. Plants act as natural filters, cleaning the water for the fish. Benefits of Aquaponics: Sustainable: Reduces water usage and minimizes environmental impact. Efficient: Produces both fish and plants in a small space. Healthy: Provides fresh, nutrient-rich food. Interested in learning more about aquaponics? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #Aquaponics #SustainableAgriculture #FoodProduction #Innovation