Jonah van Beijnen explores the RAS-mania that grips the global aquaculture industry, along with the reasons behind the variable performance of these systems.
Seaweed farming is increasingly recognised as a promising avenue for sustainable economic development, environmental stewardship and social engagement. However, the success of the sector depends on establishing robust policy frameworks tailored to the unique n…
Africa’s largest, vertically integrated tilapia farmers deserve to attract more investment, but financiers should look at other options on the continent too, argues Anton Immink, CEO of ThinkAqua.
Francisco Murillo is perplexed by the hundreds of millions of dollars wasted on failing RAS projects, when a fraction of the funding could help proven businesses like Tropo Farms produce tens of thousands more tonnes of tilapia a year.
Following a scathing appraisal of the industry, renowned ecologist, author, and research professor Carl Safina explains his views on contemporary aquaculture, and outlines changes he believes necessary for it to attain true sustainability.
The seaweed sector is hugely diverse, yet many newcomers are unaware of its complexities. As a result we propose a useful framework for dividing it up into four key groupings, while also helping people to understand the key issues facing each of these groups.
Shrimp farming in Vietnam is challenged by both low profitability and environmental degradation. CK, founder of Rongbient, wants to improve both sides of this equation with the help of a new model that uses seaweeds as a biofilter, a feed ingredient and as an …
