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The rise and rise of the Mekong’s flagship university

28 Jan 2022

Anyone doubting the positive impact that academia can have on the development of the aquaculture industry should look at the example of Can Tho University in Vietnam – an institution that has been central to the meteoric…

Why climate-friendly mariculture requires bespoke solutions

26 Jan 2022

Mariculture – the farming of marine species in ocean and coastal environments – is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to be a low greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, climate-friendly source of protein, particularly i…

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Why ecological intensification could help China’s aquaculture sector stay on top

24 Jan 2022

China’s aquaculture output is increasing, along with its environmental impacts. Emerging research suggests that the industry should embrace ecological intensification to meet its food production and sustainability goals …

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Recognition for Hainan’s pioneering tilapia project

21 Jan 2022

An initiative project that was established to improve the sustainability of Hainan’s tilapia farming sector is rapidly gaining momentum and attracting interest from across China.

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Shrimp and salmon farmers are set for a year of profits and plenty

29 Jan 2022

The global shrimp farming sector is likely to experience record increases in harvest volumes during the first half of 2022, while the salmon sector is likely to enjoy its highest prices since 2016.

Fish farmers must understand the true costs of tech before embracing “Aquaculture 4.0”

28 Jan 2022

Automated fish farming run by sensors, artificial intelligence, and powered by the internet and big data is seen to be the next frontier in sustainable production to meet the future demand for seafood – but farmers must …

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Scotland's first semi-closed containment salmon farm given green light by SEPA

28 Jan 2022

Plans for Scotland’s first semi-closed containment marine finfish farm have taken a further step forward, after the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) granted an environmental permit for the farm.

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Contestants in F3 challenge sell 3,000 metric tonnes of fish-free aquafeed during first reporting period

27 Jan 2022

Contestants participating in the F3 Challenge – Carnivore Edition have sold a combined total of over 3 million kgs of fish-free feed in the first sales period.

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Upward Farms announces plans for world's largest indoor vertical farm

27 Jan 2022

Upward Farms new Pennsylvania facility boasts an aquaponics system for microgreens and fish production, with plans to serve the Northeastern United States and beyond.

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Contestants in F3 challenge sell 3,000 metric tonnes of fish-free aquafeed during first reporting period

27 Jan 2022

Contestants participating in the F3 Challenge – Carnivore Edition have sold a combined total of over 3 million kgs of fi…

Upward Farms announces plans for world's largest indoor vertical farm

27 Jan 2022

Upward Farms new Pennsylvania facility boasts an aquaponics system for microgreens and fish production, with plans to se…

Acquisition aims to speed up availability of cell-cultured lobster

26 Jan 2022

Cultured Decadence, which aims to produce affordable lobster meat in laboratories, has been bought by Upside Foods this …

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BlueNalu secures cell-cultured tuna deal with leading sushi firm

26 Jan 2022

Cell-cultured seafood specialist BlueNalu has announced a collaboration with leading multinational sushi restaurant oper…

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Aquaculture researchers raise concerns over probiotic safety

5 Jan 2022

Researchers in China caution that some commercial probiotics for the aquaculture industry may be mislabelled, and also c…

Plants and algae prove their worth in boosting fish immunity

31 Dec 2021

Farmers in West Africa are increasingly looking to the use of plants and algae to help improve the health of their fish.…

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Microalgae boosts water quality and finishing yield in whiteleg shrimp

29 Dec 2021

Adding microalgae T pseudonana (Thalassiosira pseudonana) to culture water can improve overall water quality, s…

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Researchers identify multiple indicators of wastewater contamination in US shellfish farms

14 Dec 2021

Researchers in Southern Alabama have monitored multiple water quality indicators – from viral loads to artificial sweete…

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Will future aquafeeds turn to insects or single-cell proteins?

3 Jan 2022

Though insect protein startups are generating splashy headlines and bringing new players into the aquafeed industry, sin…

Methane-to-fishmeal project could be a profitable food security solution

30 Dec 2021

Researchers at Stanford University have identified an innovative process for converting methane into a potential fish fe…

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The benefits of bakers’ yeast extend beyond growth promotion

22 Dec 2021

A recent feed trial has found that supplementing Nile tilapia diets with bakers’ yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Chinese encouraged to use marine ingredients more strategically

2 Dec 2021

IFFO - The Marine Ingredients Organisation – held a China fishmeal and fish oil webinar on 29-30 November, addressed the…

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Women in aquaculture: Vedrana Tomljanovic

14 Jan 2022

Vedrana Tomljanovic works as the lead aquaculturist for FTN AquaArt AG, one of Switzerland's leading indoor aquaculture …

Meet the farmer: Kane Mcguinn

17 Dec 2021

Kane Mcguinn, founder and CEO of Atlas Aquaculture, has taken the experience he’s gained in the aquarium sector and appl…

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Could culturing river prawns protect people against a chronic disease?

13 Dec 2021

In collaboration with local villagers and scientists, an international team of researchers are breeding and releasing fr…

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Breeding more resilience into aquaculture: a new frontier in selection

8 Dec 2021

Genomic selection is an effective means of improving aquatic animal health, with recent studies suggesting it can be use…

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How to optimise shrimp diets in low salinity aquaculture systems

15 Dec 2021 Sponsored

Why optimal ionic composition and ratios in low salinity water and diet formulation is vital for the normal physiologica…

Consultancy opportunity for East African tilapia expert

19 Nov 2021 Sponsored

Msingi, an independent industry development organisation that supports the growth of aquaculture in East Africa, is look…

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A non-medicinal means for shrimp farmers to combat EMS/AHPND

3 Nov 2021

Shrimp fed diets containing FeedKind, a novel microbial protein produced by Calysta, have been shown to be more resistan…

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Aquafeed investors: funding the future of food

6 Oct 2021 Sponsored

The F3 – Future of Fish Feed* will convene a panel of aquaculture investors who will discuss their areas of interest, in…

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Coronavirus COVID-19 latest

Recognition for Hainan’s pioneering tilapia project

21 Jan 2022

An initiative project that was established to improve the sustainability of Hainan’s tilapia farming sector is rapidly g…

Aquaculture’s climate expenses might outweigh Covid-19 shocks, say researchers

18 Jan 2022

A new study from Northeastern University has found that the economic losses stemming from Covid-19 pale in comparison to…

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North Atlantic Seafood Forum postponed until June 2022

17 Dec 2021

The board of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF), the world’s largest seafood business conference, has decided to po…

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Marine algae extract shows promise in the global fight against Covid-19

6 Dec 2021

Researchers from Israel have found that ulvan, a natural substance extracted from marine algae, prevents infection of ce…

In focus

The rise and rise of the Mekong’s flagship university

Why climate-friendly mariculture requires bespoke solutions

Why ecological intensification could help China’s aquaculture sector stay on top

Recognition for Hainan’s pioneering tilapia project

News

Shrimp and salmon farmers are set for a year of profits and plenty

Fish farmers must understand the true costs of tech before embracing “Aquaculture 4.0”

Scotland's first semi-closed containment salmon farm given green light by SEPA

Contestants in F3 challenge sell 3,000 metric tonnes of fish-free aquafeed during first reporting period

Upward Farms announces plans for world's largest indoor vertical farm

Startups

Contestants in F3 challenge sell 3,000 metric tonnes of fish-free aquafeed during first reporting period

Upward Farms announces plans for world's largest indoor vertical farm

Acquisition aims to speed up availability of cell-cultured lobster

BlueNalu secures cell-cultured tuna deal with leading sushi firm

Health and welfare

Aquaculture researchers raise concerns over probiotic safety

Plants and algae prove their worth in boosting fish immunity

Microalgae boosts water quality and finishing yield in whiteleg shrimp

Researchers identify multiple indicators of wastewater contamination in US shellfish farms

Aquafeeds

Will future aquafeeds turn to insects or single-cell proteins?

Methane-to-fishmeal project could be a profitable food security solution

The benefits of bakers’ yeast extend beyond growth promotion

Chinese encouraged to use marine ingredients more strategically

Top Fish Site series

Women in aquaculture: Vedrana Tomljanovic

Meet the farmer: Kane Mcguinn

Could culturing river prawns protect people against a chronic disease?

Breeding more resilience into aquaculture: a new frontier in selection

From our sponsors

How to optimise shrimp diets in low salinity aquaculture systems

Consultancy opportunity for East African tilapia expert

A non-medicinal means for shrimp farmers to combat EMS/AHPND

Aquafeed investors: funding the future of food

Coronavirus COVID-19 latest

Recognition for Hainan’s pioneering tilapia project

Aquaculture’s climate expenses might outweigh Covid-19 shocks, say researchers

North Atlantic Seafood Forum postponed until June 2022

Marine algae extract shows promise in the global fight against Covid-19