Welfare

The relationship between fish health and muscle growth is critical for continued expansion of the aquaculture industry. The effect of immune stimulation on the expression of genes related to the energy balance of fish is poorly understood,write Nicholas J Pool…

With a need to guarantee complete coverage of fish cages during an inspection to prevent escapees through damaged net, Per Rundtop et al, SINTEF, have studied underwater vehicle navigation systems for net inspection in salmon aquaculture.

For many farming practices, the capture, handling and transport of fish is an essential requirement; however with each of these activities found to be a stressful process, what are the implications for fish welfare? Hannah Chilvers, writing for TheFishSite.com…

Authors Dr David Graham and Dr Marian McLoughlin have commented on a recent study conducted by the Fish Diseases Unit (FDU) of the Agri-food and Biosciences Institute in Belfast and MSD Animal Health in Bergen, which has investigated relationships between diff…

Speaking at Aquaculture Europe 2013, T. Ytrestyl et al, Nofima, Norway, discussed the effects that salinity and exercise have on the performance and physiology of Atlantic salmon postsmolts reared in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

In order to gain more understanding of the link between slaughtering and meat quality, M. M. Viegas et al, University So Paulo, evaluated how different slaughtering methods for pacu influence the protein denaturation of frozen fillets stored for 180 days. The …

The sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture is becoming a much talked about issue, but how often do we think about how fish is slaughtered? Hannah Chilvers, writing for TheFishSite.com, discusses different slaughter techniques and their impact on fish welf…

This factsheet published by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on the handling practices of shrimp and molluscs.

This factsheet by the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) gives information on acclimating Pacific white shrimp to inland, low-salinity waters.

Fish do not feel pain the way humans do. That is the conclusion drawn by an international team of researchers consisting of neurobiologists, behavioural ecologists and fishery scientists. One contributor to the landmark study was Prof. Dr Robert Arlinghaus of …

Speaking at Aquaculture Europe 2013, in Trondheim, Norway, Lars Gansel, SINTEF, dicussed how biofouling affects aquaculture net cages. As part of the investigation, the effect of different types and amounts of fouling on nets was recorded, allowing a database …

The San Pedro (also known as the Pacific beakfish), Oplegnathus insignis, is a species of perciform fish found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. In northern Chile, San Pedro are an important food fish currently being evaluated for aquaculture. The purpose of this …