The global aquaculture market is fragmented and competitive, based on a report published by Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y.

Thai Union Group PCL, Bangkok, Thailand, released its annual sustainability report, detailing the positive progress made in 2018 and the company's performance against key performance indicators and targets outlined in its SeaChange sustainability strategy.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, La., netted a $250,000 grant to help create a comprehensive economic development strategy for the state’s coastal seafood industry.

Cermaq, Norway, developed True Arctic Salmon, which is salmon grown in the North of the Arctic Circle, where the sea is colder both in summer and in winter and takes 3-4 months more to grow salmon.

BlueNalu, San Diego, Calif., moved to a larger research facility that will allow the company to provide a wide array of sustainable seafood products via its cellular aquaculture process.

Australis Aquaculture, Greenfield, Mass., introduced Garlic Teriyaki Barramundi to its frozen retail line of sustainably ocean-farmed barramundi.

BlueNalu, San Diego, Calif., announced the closing of a $4.5 million seed round, just two months after launching the company.

U.S. and Chinese seafood industry groups, fishermen and sustainable seafood groups joined forces to launch the Fujian Zhangzhou Red Swimming Crab Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP).

Good Catch, New York, announced the closing of an $8.7 million Series A funding round led by New Crop Capital, Washington, D.C., and a syndicate of investors.

Eight PNA Pacific Island nations and the associated Tokelau territory announced plans to launch a blockchain initiative covering all its MSC-certified sustainably caught tuna by end of July.