Mexico proposes nationwide ban on octopus farming

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Aquaculture in North America is incredibly diverse and sometimes, I wonder if it is a strength for the industry or a weakness. Maybe it can be both. "

Jean Ko Din, Editor

News

Taylor Shellfish becomes first ASC-certified bivalve farm in the U.S.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced a new certification for Taylor Shellfish Farms, making it the first and only bivalve farm in the United States to achieve this.

Scientists investigate disease and reproductive health in Rhode Island quahogs

Researchers at Roger Williams University’s (RWU) Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) are supporting an initiative to strengthen Rhode Island’s quahog fisheries by studying disease and reproductive health in wild clam populations.

ASC seeks feedback on sustainable aquaculture in protected areas

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is seeking stakeholder input on how aquaculture can operate responsibly within and around protected areas.

Mexico proposes nationwide ban on octopus farming

A Mexican senator has proposed legislation to ban octopus farming nationwide, citing concerns about the species’ welfare and the challenges of growing them.

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