Nutrition

The habitat of the locations where culture takes place is very similar. Galicia (NW Spain) has been taken as a model in this fact sheet produced by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to explain how the different systems of mussel produ…

Fish feed management is one of the most important elements to fish farming, so knowing what constitutes a good quality feed is crucial, writes Adam Anson, TheFishSite Reporter.

The recent explosion of pangasius farming in South East Asia is causing concern over environmental and social management. Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite, finds out how a new global set of standards aims to preempt any negative consequences of this boom.…

World 2008/09 corn trade is projected up 0.7 million tonnes this month to 76.1million, says Allen Baker, Edward Allen, and Heather Lutman in the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for March 2009.

The Indian white prawn inhabits the coasts of East Africa, South Africa, Madagascar, the Gulf, Pakistan, the Southwest and East coast of India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Southern China and the Northern coast of Australia. Here, th…

Huge demand and high prices have led to a booming Asian aquaculture industry, but over in the EU an industry fraught with legislation is beginning to stagnate. Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite, discovers how the EU plans to turn this trend around.

Catfish (Pangasiushy pothalamus) have become increasingly attractive for the food industry. Farmers are looking for the possibilities to increase the cat fish performance. The influence of acidifiers on the fish performance was tested in several studies.

Giant river prawn lives in tropical freshwater environments influenced by adjacent brackishwater areas. It is often found in extremely turbid conditions. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations explains how the different systems of producti…

Continuous advancements in the science of aquaculture has enabled farmers to produce ever greater varieties of fish. But whilst this allows industries to meet consumer demands, an unquenchable desire for large carnivorous fish is not sustainable, writes Adam A…

Disease is one of the most important limiting factors in aquaculture. Optimal husbandry and general management - including biosecurity, nutrition, genetics, system management and water quality - are critical for maximizing aquatic animal health, writes Roy P. …