AquaShip snaps up feed delivery firm05 Oct 2018AquaShip has announced this morning that it has acquired the Norwegian fish feed delivery specialist Artic Shipping.
Getting the bug for aquaculture04 Oct 2018When it comes to what they put in their mouths, fish don’t share our squeamishness – which is why a project to produce fish feeds based on black soldier fly larvae seems like a fruitful endeavour. The…
Solving the sea louse resistance conundrum03 Oct 2018An international collaboration of scientists from Chile and the UK has revealed why some Atlantic salmon are more resistant to infection from Caligus sea lice than others.
The future of fish farming in Myanmar03 Oct 2018Myanmar faces a choice of either continuing to sustainably increase its aquaculture production or to shift its focus towards more intensive methods which will allow it to cater for the ever-growing de…
Benchmark snaps up data tech partner03 Oct 2018Benchmark, the aquaculture health, advanced nutrition and genetics business, has agreed to acquire the data technology provider Videntis in a deal that could be worth up to £300,000.
Milkfish congress offers glimmer of hope for the Philippines02 Oct 2018With government backing, milkfish farming could offer a lifeline to Filipinos at a time when the country is facing severe fish shortages, according to the Philippine’s biggest aquaculture sector.
A plant-based solution to shrimp health02 Oct 2018A plant-based water conditioner that protects shrimp larvae and post-larvae against stress and health threats is now available in Mexico and Thailand.
ASC launches gateway initiative02 Oct 2018The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today officially launched a new programme that is designed to help small-scale producers improve their farming practices.
Twin win for Gael Force in Highland awards02 Oct 2018Gael Force, the aquaculture equipment, technology and services supplier, has won an outstanding performing business award for the second year running.
Africans push for sustainable aquaculture01 Oct 2018The projected rapid growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa needs timely interventions to mitigate its potential negative impacts on the continent’s critical aquatic ecosystems, according to leadin…
Shellfish farmers set for Oban event01 Oct 2018Scotland’s mussel and oyster farmers will descend on Oban this week for the annual conference of the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers (ASSG).
Women in aquaculture: Ragnhild Jesica Bjella01 Oct 2018Following a knee injury Ragnhild Jesica Bjella swapped life as a chef for work as a commercial diver for Norway’s salmon-farming industry. Despite a number of close encounters with Greenland sharks, s…
A seismic shift in shrimp farming28 Sep 2018Charoen Pokphands Foods (CPF) has announced plans to stop farming shrimp in outdoor facilities within the next five years.
Sensor firm scoops innovation award28 Sep 2018Osmo Systems, a Silicon Valley-based startup that makes a new type of water quality sensor for the aquaculture industry, won the Innovation Award at the GOAL conference in Ecuador this week.
Setback for US federal fish farms27 Sep 2018Plans to allow aquaculture to take place in US federal waters received a setback yesterday after a coalition of fishing and public interest groups won a lawsuit challenging the Department of Commerce’…
Biotechnology is vital for improving aquaculture sustainability27 Sep 2018While biotechnology may draw mixed responses from consumers, producers and regulators around the world, it has a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable development of global aquaculture.
ASC streamlines Vietnamese certification scheme27 Sep 2018A new collaborative project designed to help fish and shrimp farmers in Vietnam achieve ASC certification has been launched today.
Salmon farmer backs beehive initiative27 Sep 2018Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company, has partnered with an award-winning environmental organisation to protect Scotland's bees.
A progressive approach to shrimp health management26 Sep 2018How water quality management, low stocking densities and the use of specialised feeds can consign the use of antibiotics in shrimp farming to history.
