Due to poor growth, survival and abnormal pigmentation during larval development of halibut, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of photoperiod on growth, survival, food consumption and pigmentation in larvae reared under four light regimes.
Studies conducted with gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata L.) have determined the maximum dietary replacement of fish meal and oil without compromising growth or product quality.
Roy P. E. Yanong, University of Florida IFAS Extension, provides information on pentastomid infections in fish. Mr Yanong describes how the parasites affect fish and how infections can be treated.
The fibrous threads helping mussels stay anchored in spite of waves that sometimes pound the shore with a force equivalent to a jet liner flying at 600 miles per hour are more prone to snap when ocean temperatures climb higher than normal.
Aquaculture has the potential to make a significant contribution to the increasing demand for aquatic food in most world regions; however, in order to achieve this goal, the sector will have to face significant challenges, including the production intensificat…
