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Female zebra sharks have laid fertile eggs with no male present. Parthenogenesis and the species' first artificial insemination open new paths for elasmobranch conservation.
Common octopus farming is now technically feasible. Three recent studies, on skin microbiome, larval nutrition and laboratory culture, sketch what dignified captivity means for one of the most intelligent invertebrates.
In 2024 a mass mortality of dusky groupers swept across seven Azorean islands. Phylogenetic analysis reveals the RGNNV virus travelled from the Indo-Pacific, showing how aquaculture and shipping connect viral reservoirs we thought were far away.
An experiment published in July 2026 shows that misting seawater over corals during a heatwave cuts Acropora hyacinthus mortality by 55% and improves photosynthetic recovery.
Detritivorous amphipods recycle nutrients. Recent studies evaluate their potential to turn aquaculture waste into live feed rich in protein and omega-3.
About 90% of marine ornamental fish still come from wild collection. Friend of the Sea audits the supply chain, but it does not solve everything. A practical guide to buying responsibly without giving up beauty.
