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Kenyan fish farmers seek blueprint for blue growth

Kenyan commercial aquaculture fish farmers have established a Commercial Aquaculture Association to cope with the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the growth of the sector.

Farewell to Rivendell

Nick James, the founder of South Africa’s legendary Rivendell Hatchery, looks back on a colourful aquacultural career as he prepares to put his life’s work on the market.

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How fish farming is combatting Kenya’s “sex-for-fish” trade

A programme that encourages the adoption of pond-based fish farming in Kenya is raising household incomes and halting the spread of sexually transmitted disease, according to World Neighbors.

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From sceptical fisherman to aquaculture conservationist

Robert Jones, global aquaculture lead at The Nature Conservancy, describes how he was converted to the benefits of sustainable mariculture, despite growing up in a keen fishing family who believed that aquaculture was a …

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News

Boston seafood expo reset for September

Seafood Expo North America, which was due to take place in March, has been rescheduled for 23-24 September.

Irish aquaculture producers urged to make a strong case for economic assistance

Irish aquaculture producers have been asked to fill in a form to strengthen the sector's case for financial aid from the government as they struggle to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gill health research project launched

Researchers in Scotland are embarking on a project that aims to enhance the global aquaculture sector’s understanding and treatment of gill disease.

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China encourages stockpiling for aquaculture sector

The Chinese government has encouraged local authorities to temporarily stockpile aquaculture and poultry products in a bid to support the farming sectors after the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak has cut production an…

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Seychelles adopts groundbreaking marine protection programme

The Seychelles has announced plans to designate 13 marine protection areas, which combined cover an area of ocean larger than Germany.

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Women in aquaculture

Female trout and oyster farmers star in seafood film prize

Female oyster farmers in India and trout farmers in Peru won two of the top three prizes awarded in this year’s Women in…

Taking action on behalf of women in aquaculture

In order to follow up on the interest generated by our Women in Aquaculture series with some proactive steps towards enc…

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Women in Aquaculture: Sam Macdonald

As The Fish Site builds up to the launch of a Women in Aquaculture print publication at Aqua Nor and a seminar on the sa…

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Women in aquaculture: Professor Selina Stead

Professor Selina Stead, who was appointed director of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture at the beginning of March, dis…

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Profiles & opinions

Meet the author: Largemouth Bass Aquaculture

Jim Tidwell, author of the book Largemouth Bass Aquaculture, which is published by 5m books in April, explains the appea…

Proud to be a woman, but happy to be “one of the boys”

On International Women's Day, Mowi fish farm technician Clara McGhee describes the rewards of working on a salmon farm -…

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Why insect farming for aquafeed is still at the larval stage

Dr Richard Newton, one of the UK’s preeminent insect farming experts, explains why the sector has a long way to go befor…

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Scotland's gene genius

In a two-part feature, Professor Ross Houston, one of the world’s foremost aquaculture genetics experts, explains how a …

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Events & awards

Seaweed superpower set for Jeju event

Indonesia, the world’s largest tropical seaweed producer, is looking to use this year’s International Seaweed Symposium …

AE2019 welcomes Women in Aquaculture event

A seminar looking at ways to ensure greater gender diversity at all levels of the aquaculture sector is scheduled to tak…

Ten products to whet the appetite for Seafood Expo North America

With Seafood Expo North America on the horizon, it’s time for a delicious deep dive into the latest – and often novel – …

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Job vacancies and employment news

BioMar appoints new MD in Australia

BioMar has announced the appointment of David Whyte as managing director of their new fish feed manufacturing plant in T…

Mowi appoints sustainability lead

Mowi has appointed Catarina Martins as its first ever chief sustainability officer “to strengthen and implement Mowi's s…

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Cermaq Chile appoints Steven Rafferty as new MD

Steven Rafferty brings broad global industry experience to Cermaq Chile, the second largest farming company in Chile

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How to get ahead in aquaculture

Networking, hard graft, volunteering and being prepared to leave one’s comfort zone are among the key attributes needed …

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