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A compelling case for aquaculture's role in global food security

Aquatic foods can address malnutrition, lower the environmental footprint of the food production system and provide livelihoods around the world, according to five newly-published papers.

Meet the farmer: Wanyama Pascal

Wanyama Pascal is manager of Bayrise Fish Farm on Lake Victoria, Kenya – a tilapia farm with the capacity to produce nearly 400 tonnes a year.

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Sparking interest – and investment – in sub-Saharan African aquaculture

On the day of the publication of Aqua-Spark’s new report on tilapia farming in sub-Saharan Africa, Willem van Pijl and Amy Novogratz reflect on what they’ve learned and what they’re hoping to achieve through the process,…

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Meet the farmer: Emmanuel Dery

After graduating with a degree in natural resource management, Emmanuel Dery started the first fish farm in Ghana’s Northern and Upper Regions, with the support of the Canada International Development Agency (CIDA).

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News

Women in aquaculture launch digital diversity hub

Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) has revealed plans for a new online forum designed to connect more than 300 members, promote diversity, and highlight the range of opportunities for women in the sector.

Policymakers should give more support to small-scale aquaculture ventures, says new research

The lack of policy support for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture is undermining food security for millions, say researchers with the Blue Food Assessment.

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Coral restoration project in the running for £1 million Earthshot Prize

Coral Vita, a startup that aims to regenerate coral reefs through aquaculture, has been selected as one of 15 finalists for the inaugural £5 million Earthshot Prize.

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America's leading seaweed farmer secures funding for expansion

Atlantic Sea Farms, the largest seaweed producer in the US, has secured a new funding round, led by Desert Bloom Food Ventures, a fund investing in, and supporting, dynamic food companies.

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Tributes paid to "foster father" of Washington's aquaculture industry

Tributes have been paid to one of Washington state’s true aquaculture stalwarts, Dan Swecker, who passed away on 1 September, following a brief illness.

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Women in aquaculture

Women in aquaculture: Claudia Kerber

Claudia Kerber, who co-founder Redemar with her husband, has been pioneering the production of marine fish, including du…

Women in Aquaculture: Kate Dempsey

Kate Dempsey began her career as a law graduate but quickly found her calling in Ireland's aquaculture sector as founder…

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Women in Aquaculture: Ching Fui Fui

Ching Fui Fui is an associate professor at the University Malaysia in Sabah. She runs the university fish hatchery and w…

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Women in Aquaculture: Dr Megan Davis

Dr Megan Davis of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has spent over four decades growing queen conch, a species in steady…

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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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