PM’s GM pledge welcomed by the aquaculture biotech sector13 Aug 2019Some of the most progressive researchers in the UK’s aquaculture biotechnology sphere have welcomed Boris Johnson’s pledge to support the production of genetically modified crops.
The donation that could help to rebuild Mozambique's tilapia sector6 Aug 2019One of Mozambique’s pioneering tilapia farmers has been thrown a lifeline after his entire stock was wiped out by a tropical cyclone.
Why biosecurity is the best defence against tilapia lake virus1 Aug 2019The first confirmed case of tilapia lake virus (TiLV) in the USA emphasises the need for producers to ensure biosecurity is a top priority, according to a leading US tilapia breeder.
Pescanova sets date for commercial octopus production31 Jul 2019Pescanova has announced plans to start selling farmed octopus by 2023, having recently succeeded in closing the breeding cycle of the cephalopod in captivity.
Why hatchery protocols are key to ensure fish achieve their grow-out potential26 Jul 2019European seabass and gilthead seabream form the backbone of Mediterranean finfish aquaculture. While both species account for around 12 percent of the EU’s total aquaculture production they each repre…
Genomic support for Canadian oyster sector24 Jul 2019Details of a new $3.8 million project that will use genomic techniques to produce the first selectively bred Canadian strain of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) have been released today.
The genes that could help tilapia breeders prepare for more intensive production19 Jul 2019Two genes that might help tilapia producers to selectively breed fish that perform better under crowded conditions have been identified in a new study.
How keyhole surgery is improving lumpfish welfare and production techniques19 Jul 2019A veterinarian at Swansea’s Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research has pioneered the use of a non-destructive method to assess the health of lumpfish broodstock.
New strains, new gains for Nile tilapia producers16 Jul 2019A strain of tilapia that has been recently developed by WorldFish in Egypt is producing significantly improved fish yields, lower feed conversion ratios and improved profits for farmers.
A breakthrough for breeding Streptococcus-resistant tilapia10 Jul 2019Benchmark has announced its discovery of a significant quantitative trait locus (QTL) for Streptococcus iniae resistance in Nile tilapia.
New study sheds light on how tilapia lake virus is spread28 Jun 2019A new study suggests that tilapia lake virus can be transmitted from parents to offspring.
Benchmark to close cleanerfish facility25 Jun 2019Despite “challenging conditions in the shrimp markets” and plans to close its Shetland lumpfish breeding facility, Benchmark has reported encouraging half-year results.
El Salvador set for top tilapia24 Jun 2019Acceso El Salvador has signed a deal to become the Central American country’s exclusive distributor of Spring Genetics tilapia fingerlings.
A genetic approach to improving FCRs19 Jun 2019The efficacy of a new technology that has the potential to predict the feed conversion rate (FCR) of individual rainbow trout is being tested in a study that could improve the feed conversion efficien…
How a new breed of breeder is transforming US shrimp production17 Jun 2019How American Penaeid rose from the rubble of two hurricanes to create a new model for shrimp production in the US.
Registration open for Benchmark’s Trondheim seminar12 Jun 2019Fish health and genetics are set to top the agenda at Benchmark’s seminar during AquaNor 2019.
Benchmark eyes Chilean opportunities10 Jun 2019Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, has completed the dissolution of its joint venture with AquaChile.
Benchmark set to expand in Chile29 May 2019Benchmark has been given the opportunity to take sole control of the salmon breeding operation in Chile that it currently jointly owns with Agrosuper.
How a Filipino scientist is making headlines by culturing marine herbivores28 May 2019Optimising the production of marine herbivores, such as rabbitfish, suggests the huge potential of sustainable aquaculture techniques to feed a growing population.
Picture gallery: SalmoBreed Salten opens25 May 2019Benchmark's SalmoBreed Salten hatchery had its official opening under cloudless Arctic skies on 22 May.
