Muga Fish Farm has undergone remarkable growth under the leadership of founder and director, George Muga – overcoming challenges and earning prestigious awards – and is now poised for growth through continued innovation and genetic advances.

Gas infusion technology shows promise for boosting shrimp harvests

Husbandry Technology & equipment Shrimp

7 February 2024

Recent steps towards closing the life cycle of European eel

Fish stocks Husbandry Eels

5 February 2024

Successfully breeding the European eel in captivity has proved elusive so far, but a number of recent research breakthroughs suggest that it might be feasible to achieve in the not-too-distant future, offering hope for the prospects of one of the world’s most …

Meet the farmer Dr Hesham Haggag: Egypt's aquaponics supremo

Husbandry Aquaponics Tilapia / Cichlids

2 February 2024

Despite scepticism from some parts of the mainstream aquaculture sector, aquaponics can make a meaningful contribution to global food security, as well as a flourishing business, according to Dr Hesham Haggag – founder of Egypt’s first aquaponics business.

January 2024

WorldFish demonstrates how aquaculture is improving Zambians' prospects

Land-based production systems Human health Freshwater fish

31 January 2024

The Lutz Report Will Pine Island Redfish mark a major milestone for farming red drum?

Husbandry Environment Red drum

31 January 2024

The approval of plans to establish the first commercial red drum RAS facility in the US could mark the beginning of a brave new world for a species that was once a seafood staple in the States, as Megan Sorby, founder of Pine Island Redfish, explains.

Where has the most venture capital been invested in aquaculture?

Genetics Technology & equipment Atlantic Salmon

29 January 2024

An analysis of the $808 million invested in the aquaculture industry by venture funds in the last 12 months.

The tiny bubbles braced to make a huge impact in aquaculture

Sea lice Welfare Atlantic Salmon

25 January 2024 Sponsored

Is a seaweed breakthrough at COP31 the sector’s last hope?

Climate change Sustainability Seaweed / Macroalgae

24 January 2024

Brexit-based red tape costs Scotland's salmon sector millions

Fisheries Open farming systems Atlantic Salmon

24 January 2024

Ace Aquatec pinches Perry from Benchmark

Technology & equipment People Salmonids

17 January 2024

Scottish Sea Farms puts ASC certification drive on ice

Fisheries Health Atlantic Salmon

16 January 2024

CSIRO collaborates with Indigenous-centred prawn farm on Tiwi Islands

Sustainability Open farming systems Tiger prawn

12 January 2024

Ghanaians embrace Pine Bluff's aquaculture training

Feed formulation Aquaponics Tilapia / Cichlids

11 January 2024

15 billion oyster initiative aims to restore Texan coast

Climate change Water quality Oysters

8 January 2024

Welfare climbs up Asian aquaculture agenda

Fisheries Nutrition Salmonids

8 January 2024

Entries open for 2024 aquaculture awards

Fisheries Biotechnology Salmonids

5 January 2024

Saudis to host the Middle East’s leading aquaculture exhibition

Sustainability Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) Atlantic Salmon

5 January 2024 Sponsored

Saudi Arabia is set to host its largest ever exhibition related to sustainable seafood production on 4-6 February, with over 12,000 visitors due to attend.

Novel omega-3 source gains approval for use in Norwegian aquafeeds

Biotechnology Feed ingredients Atlantic Salmon

4 January 2024

GeoSalmo reels in €13.4 million investment

Land-based production systems Startups Salmonids

4 January 2024

Generation recirculation Dutch courage pays off for catfish farming dynasty

Husbandry Sustainability Catfish / Pangasius

3 January 2024

Frank Foolen, general manager of leading Dutch catfish producer Claresse, explains how his family’s self-taught approach and long-term commitment have helped to create a successful and profitable RAS operation.

First hatchery production of mud crabs in Kenya

Husbandry Breeding & genetics Crabs

2 January 2024

Meet the farmer Egypt’s desert shrimp farming pioneer

Husbandry Land-based production systems Shrimp

1 January 2024

Dr Hamada Elkady, executive director of Delta Farm, believes that the Egyptian desert has the potential to be a successful shrimp producing region.

December 2023

2023 in review Jennifer Bushman

NGO Sustainability Atlantic Salmon

29 December 2023

Jennifer Bushman senses encouraging trends in investment and innovation in – as well as acceptance of – aquaculture, but adds that challenges include the urgent need for the salmon farming industry to work together to address ongoing environmental issues.

Aqua Bridge announces plans for IPO

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) Economics Shrimp

22 December 2023

Proximar reports Japanese salmon RAS milestone

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)

22 December 2023

BIM and RNLI offer aquaculture operators free survival course

Open farming systems Competitions Salmonids

19 December 2023

2023 in review Yit Tung

Genetics Bacterial diseases Shrimp

18 December 2023

The last 12 months have proved testing for Malaysia’s shrimp and crab farmers, with a number of new entrants going out of business, but a pivot towards the live market has provided a lifeline for Yit Tung, founder of RAS Aquaculture.

Water sensor proves its worth for South Australia's aquaculture sector

Marine protection Water quality Salmonids

18 December 2023

Triploid mussel initiative ropes in $3.4 million

Genomics Hatcheries Mussels

15 December 2023

Salmon Scotland suggests licence fees should support affordable housing

Open farming systems Economics Atlantic Salmon

12 December 2023

Women in aquaculture The lady who’s looking to help Libya fulfil its true aquaculture potential

Disease Bacterial diseases Sea bass

11 December 2023

Libyan-based Dr Jamila Rizgalla, head of the Department of Aquaculture at the University of Tripoli, talks about her journey into the aquaculture sector and how she is working to progress aquaculture development in her country

Cooke lands $4.7 grant for True North Salmon processing plant

Open farming systems Processing Atlantic Salmon

8 December 2023

Lake Volta tilapia farmers await government relief funds following flooding

Husbandry Open farming systems Tilapia / Cichlids

8 December 2023

Ghana’s tilapia farmers have been promised a share of the $40 million pledged by the government to alleviate the issues caused by the recent flooding in Lake Volta, but some experts argue that a radical overhaul of the country’s aquaculture strategy is what's …

Salmon farmers strike back against anti-aquaculture campaign

Open farming systems Regulations Atlantic Salmon

7 December 2023

Stolt to step up sole production in Spain

Hatcheries Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) Sole

6 December 2023

2023 in review Kevin Fitzsimmons

Fisheries Feed ingredients Atlantic Salmon

6 December 2023

Professor Kevin Fitzsimmons believes that there are plenty of positives to be taken from the last 12 months in aquaculture and has an optimistic outlook for the sector in 2024 – but mention the fisheries and marine ingredients lobbies to him at your peril.