Women in Aquaculture: Yukiko Furukawa21 Jan 2019Seaweed aquaculture is prominent across Japan, but in the southern prefecture of Saga it has a particularly successful history. Home to seaweed farming for more than a century, Saga faces the Ariake …
Africa’s tilapia farmers rise to Chinese challenge18 Jan 2019A growing number of fish farmers from across Africa are putting pressure on their governments to take action against imported Chinese tilapia.
Women in aquaculture: Marie-Aude Danguy16 Jan 2019Originally from Brittany, Marie-Aude Danguy has been living and working in Ireland since the 1990s. She began working with a group of local shellfish farmers before establishing her own company, Trisk…
How aquaponics can spare Ugandan farmers from drought15 Jan 2019Aquaponics is helping to keep farmers in drought-ravaged parts of Uganda alive, according to Dr Aisha Nalwoga, a fisheries officer with the Water Governance Institute.
Berlin to host RAS conference21 Jan 2019This year's NordicRAS conference is taking place in Berlin in the run-up to AE2019.
Breeding programme draws to a close21 Jan 2019A project that has improved the breeding of six key European fish species is coming to an end this month.
Judges announced for 2019 Aquaculture Awards21 Jan 2019The judging panel for the 2019 Aquaculture Awards has been announced today, at a time when aquaculture companies around the world are busily preparing their entries and nominations before the 1 March …
Essential oils outperform antibiotics21 Jan 2019Four plant-based essential oils have been shown to be effective alternatives to antibiotics for treating a range of commonly-occurring pathogens in farmed fish.
Entries sought for innovation award21 Jan 2019Aquaculture companies and individuals are invited to apply for the NOK 100,000 (£9,091) Nor Fishing Innovation Award.
Dutch firm leads fish oil-free aquafeed challenge18 Jan 2019Four contestants have officially joined the race to replace the fish oil used in aquafeeds with fish-free omega-3 alternatives.
A 45-year perspective on aquafeeds9 Jan 2019After 45 years in aquaculture, recently retired BioMar feed executive Niels Alsted speaks to The Fish Site about evolution of the aquaculture industry, the advantages of RAS and why insects are likely…
Fly-based feeds are ready for takeoff20 Dec 2018Following a year which saw investments in the insect-production industry reach 40 per cent higher than in the previous four years combined, the sector is beginning to fulfil its potential.
French retailer welcomes insect-fed trout12 Dec 2018Rainbow trout raised on a diet containing insect meal are now available to French consumers, creating “a landmark moment for aquaculture worldwide”, according to the companies involved.
Gill health projects land £3.5 in funding10 Jan 2019Funding worth £3.5 million has been set aside for initiatives to improve gill health and resilience among farmed Atlantic salmon – one of the industry’s most significant challenges – under the guidanc…
Can algae act as a "shield" against sea lice?6 Dec 2018Researchers in Norway are investigating whether diets containing microalgae can make salmon more resistant to sea lice.
Stress linked to slow healing in salmon3 Dec 2018Stress slows wound healing in salmon, according to new research undertaken by Nofima scientist Lene Sveen at Nofima.
A clean break for Chilean aquaculture30 Nov 2018Although lagging behind Norway, research into the use of Pacific cleaner fish species to combat lice issues is showing some promise.
Cutting aquaponics costs is more than pot luck30 Dec 2018Supplying cannabis for medical use in Canada – which is legal for licenced producers – is a competitive business. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Green Relief Inc uses fish in an innovative aquaponics sys…
Nordlaks goes electric3 Jan 2019Nordlaks is ordering its second LNG / battery hybrid wellboat as it continues to roll out a programme to reduce its emissions of carbon dioxide nitrogen oxides.
China sets sights on offshore aquaculture17 Dec 2018China is seeking to be a leader of the technology development consortium and equipment supply centre of the world’s emerging offshore aquaculture industry.
Shrimp start-up wins investibility award10 Dec 2018Aquamonk, an Indian based start-up that uses real-time monitoring and data management for shrimp farming, has been voted Most Investible Business at the Hatch Accelerator Demo Day.
Berlin to host RAS conference21 Jan 2019This year's NordicRAS conference is taking place in Berlin in the run-up to AE2019.
Judges announced for 2019 Aquaculture Awards21 Jan 2019The judging panel for the 2019 Aquaculture Awards has been announced today, at a time when aquaculture companies around the world are busily preparing their entries and nominations before the 1 March …
Entries sought for innovation award21 Jan 2019Aquaculture companies and individuals are invited to apply for the NOK 100,000 (£9,091) Nor Fishing Innovation Award.
Books to look out for in 201924 Dec 2018Four new aquaculture books are scheduled to be published by 5m, The Fish Site’s parent company, in the year ahead.
Women in Aquaculture: Yukiko Furukawa21 Jan 2019Seaweed aquaculture is prominent across Japan, but in the southern prefecture of Saga it has a particularly successful history. Home to seaweed farming for more than a century, Saga faces the Ariake …
Women in aquaculture: Marie-Aude Danguy16 Jan 2019Originally from Brittany, Marie-Aude Danguy has been living and working in Ireland since the 1990s. She began working with a group of local shellfish farmers before establishing her own company, Trisk…
Women in aquaculture: Professor Felicity Huntingford7 Jan 2019The emeritus professor of functional ecology at the University of Glasgow, who is one of the world’s preeminent experts on fish behaviour, discusses salmon welfare, nesting sticklebacks… and a near de…
Women in aquaculture: Dr Jesse Trushenski20 Dec 2018Dr Jesse Trushenski, director of science at Riverence and its sister company, Evaqua Farms, president of the American Fisheries Society and author of Understanding Aquaculture, describes her perfect j…
Entries invited for global aquaculture awards13 Dec 2018SponsoredThe 2019 Aquaculture Awards are now officially open for entry, enabling individuals and companies from all aspects of the industry to pit themselves against the crème de la crème of the global aquacul…
UV filter shines in wellboat trials4 Dec 2018A new range of UV filters has been approved by the Norwegian authorities, following impressive results from extensive wellboat trials.
Nutriad present at Fenacam in Brazil4 Dec 2018SponsoredThe Nutriad´s aqua team participated in the XV edition of Fenacam, held in Natal (Brazil) during November 13-16th, 2018. Fenacambrings together industry and academic leaders and has consolidated as th…
ADM shines a light on its additive portfolio at EuroTier3 Dec 2018SponsoredThe FishSite spoke to Andrew Carlson, vice president of global feed additives and ingredients, ADM, at the ever-growing trade show in Hanover.
