Guaranteeing better growth rates25 Mar 2019By offering fish producers a guaranteed 5 percent improvement in growth rates and improved feed conversion ratios (FCRs) GenetiRate looks set to be one of the most talked about emerging aquaculture co…
Danes set for strong showing in Brussels23 Mar 2019Thirty-six firms from the Danish seafood sector are making preparations to take part in Seafood Expo/Processing Global, which take place in Brussels on 7-9 May.
Arran firm lands hefty boat building deal22 Mar 2019A family-run business on the Isle of Arran has landed a six figure boat building contract from The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC).
Cooke buys second shrimp producer22 Mar 2019Cooke has acquired Farallon Aquaculture de Nicaragua, a vertically-integrated producer of farmed shrimp and a leading supplier of branded fresh-frozen shrimp to major markets in Asia, Europe and the U…
How swine fever could benefit the global aquaculture trade22 Mar 2019Aquaculture producers can expect a rise in demand for their products over the next few years, due to protein shortages caused by African swine fever (ASF), according to a leading seafood analyst.
Streptococcus vaccine offers hope for tilapia sector21 Mar 2019Hopes for the development of an effective vaccine to protect tilapia from Streptococcus have been given a boost following the publication of the results of a new study.
Japan to fund aqua projects in Lao21 Mar 2019The Japanese government has offered US $1.8 million in grant aid funding for aquaculture-related projects in Lao.
The future phases of salmon production21 Mar 2019The development of a combination of closed-containment and offshore aquaculture systems is required to ensure the salmon farming sector remains viable in the long-term – although traditional, inshore …
Soy trumps fishmeal in catfish diet research20 Mar 2019A new study suggests that diets in which a proportion of fishmeal is substituted for hydrolyzed soybean meal can improve both the growth rates and antioxidant activity of silver catfish.
Designing the future of fish health20 Mar 2019Prospective Research has secured $1.7 million in funding in order to develop feed-based alternatives to antibiotics and other medications in aquaculture.
Government funding boosts Newfoundland's fledgling salmon sector20 Mar 2019Over $1.3 million has been set aside to create an industrial park that aims to encourage the growth of eastern Canada’s burgeoning aquaculture and mining sectors.
Expedition uncovers new insights into salmon migration20 Mar 2019Scientists taking part in a major survey of salmonid species in the North Pacific have returned to Vancouver with a number of surprising discoveries after a month on the high seas.
Notes from “the world's largest" aquaponics system20 Mar 2019Superior Fresh’s aquaponics facilty in Wisconsin is both the world’s largest aquaponics system and “the ultimate IMTA”, according to Dr Steve Summerfelt.
Aker commissions second new krill ship19 Mar 2019A new $65 million support vessel for their krill harvesting operations in Antarctic waters has been commissioned by Aker BioMarine.
Algal oil results to be revealed in Cologne19 Mar 2019Research conducted by Veramaris has demonstrated that an algal oil rich in EPA and DHA can be used in fish oil-free or marine ingredient-free aquafeeds.
Overcoming challenges in steelhead RAS production18 Mar 2019America’s largest land-based steelhead producer outlines how it has ironed out a number of early production issues as it attempts to reach its 1,200 tonne annual capacity.
Insect meal offers hope for East African fish farmers18 Mar 2019Aquaculture producers in east Africa are set to benefit from using more insect meal in their fish feeds, according to the results of new research.
Project seeks to improve Indonesian shrimp farming sector18 Mar 2019A new project, designed to improve the sustainability of Indonesia’s shrimp farming sector, has been launched by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) this week.
Cermaq cashes in on polar provenance18 Mar 2019Cermaq has launched its True Arctic brand of salmon at the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) this week.
Breakthrough sale for shrimp sustainability initiative16 Mar 2019Ecuador's Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has today signed off its first batch of approved farmed shrimp exports.
