Emerging research promises waste-free biorefinery for seaweed 3 Oct 2022 Wageningen University & Research is taking the lead on the SeaSolv project, an initiative that hopes to produce a waste-free multiproduct biorefinery for different macroalgae species.
Leveraging seaweed knowledge into success 3 Oct 2022 Fascination with seaweed and kelp prompted Anne-Lise and Bjørn Viken to leave their secure jobs behind and join the seaweed industry – six years later, they’ve leveraged their knowledge into a key industry asset.
US AQUAA Act gains new sponsors and builds momentum 30 Sep 2022 Lobbying group Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) brings in new stakeholders and continues to push for federal action on aquaculture.
Five steps to ensure living wages in Vietnam’s aquaculture sector 30 Sep 2022 How IDH’s 5-step roadmap can help aquaculture companies in Vietnam secure living wages for all their employees.
Aquafeed startup partners with funder to host an industry-led innovation showcase 30 Sep 2022 American feed innovator BioFeyn and startup investor Olaisen Blue co-hosted a Salmon School and Technology Showcase for investors, startups, industry leaders and producers to highlight innovation and sustainability in sa…
FAO plans to overhaul Gambia’s mangrove oyster industry 29 Sep 2022 The FAO and FISH4ACP have revised their market strategy as they unveil a 10-year plan that will unlock the potential of Gambia’s oyster industry and stabilise its natural shellfish stocks.
“Fish farms cannot stop their activity and wait for the storm to pass,” says FEAP 29 Sep 2022 A news release from the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) voices the organisation’s concerns over the slow rollout of compensation aid for fish farmers who are struggling due to rising production costs …
INVE joins the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership 27 Sep 2022 Benchmark’s INVE Aquaculture has signed on to the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), an industry-led initiative that hopes to transform the global shrimp sector.
Oceanpick celebrates a decade in Sri Lanka 26 Sep 2022 Oceanpick, which is on track to produce 1,200 tonnes of barramundi this year and is one of Sri Lanka’s flagship aquaculture producers, has ambitions to reach 3,000 tonnes a year.
An insider’s view of advances in aquaculture nutrition 23 Sep 2022 Flexible ingredient formulations, enzymes, optimised microbiomes and genetics are playing their part in bringing multiple farmed fish species closer to precision nutrition, according to Alltech’s global manager of aquacu…
Scholarships announced for globe-trotting aquaculture masters 22 Sep 2022 Applications are open for scholarships for an aquaculture masters degree that takes students to stunning locations in Scotland, Greece and France.
Hatch Blue announces the first close of the Blue Revolution Fund 22 Sep 2022 Hatch Blue’s* second fund, The Blue Revolution Fund (BRF) has closed its first funding round and hopes to bring third-party verified impact investing to the aquaculture sector.
Aker BioMarine seeks to enhance krill sales for Indonesia's aquafeed sector 22 Sep 2022 Aker BioMarine is planning to expand the sales of its krill-based aquafeed ingredients in Indonesia, with the appointment of Dr Bawanta Widya Suta, as its aquaculture sales manager.
INL research project on the health risks of nanoparticles in Atlantic aquaculture to publish findings 21 Sep 2022 A wide-ranging study led by the Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) on the potential health risks of nanoparticles in the aquaculture industry is set to release its findings.
Stiim Aqua Cluster takes Norway’s aquatech entrepreneurs to the Faroe Islands 21 Sep 2022 On 26 to 28 September, Stiim Aqua Cluster in Stavanger is heading for the Faroe Islands to showcase the newest Norwegian aquatech and to learn from their Faroese partners.
WWF and Walmart Foundation partner to tackle seafood sustainability 21 Sep 2022 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Walmart Foundation) have launched an 18-month collaboration to scale a new place-based and holistic approach to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries in Chile.
Why Ecuador’s aquaculture operators have created “business class for shrimp” 21 Sep 2022 Ecuador’s relatively extensive shrimp farming techniques have ensured that their shrimp are robust enough to cope with the presence of pathogens that would be disastrous in most parts of Asia – allowing them to continuou…
FUTUREFISH to partner with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on sustainable aqua projects 20 Sep 2022 FUTUREFISH has secured a contract with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, working towards their vision to empower, build and grow sustainable aquaculture solutions in Africa and Asia.
Aqua Expo 2022 boasts leading commercial exhibition 20 Sep 2022 More than 200 companies plan to showcase their tech and solutions at the upcoming Aqua Expo 2022 in Ecuador.
Transforming Sri Lanka into a vannamei stronghold 20 Sep 2022 Taprobane Seafood’s Tim O’Reilly faced a four-year approval process and significant protests when introducing Litopenaeus vannamei to Sri Lanka – but has since found that his eco-certified shrimp are an economic…
