Insect meal gains US fish feed approval 01 Mar 2018The use of insect meal in feeds for salmonids has been permitted in North America for the first time, following a successful application by Enterra.
Report underlines the value of aquaculture innovation28 Feb 2018A report on the impact that the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has had during the three years since it was established has been published today.
Why pond producers struggle to meet tilapia production goals in Ghana 28 Feb 2018Ghana’s goal to nearly double its aquaculture production this year is only feasible if problems related to seed stock, feeds and fish health are solved.
Seafood companies to be benchmarked against SDGs28 Feb 2018Index Initiative, initiator of the Seafood Stewardship Index (SSI) has joined the Conservation Alliance, as it seeks to propel the use of benchmarks to engage seafood companies in delivering on the Un…
Egg producer grows Scottish salmon team27 Feb 2018AquaGen, the salmonid genomics and egg production specialist, has added Robert Murray to its Scottish team.
Processor eyes farmed whitefish sector26 Feb 2018In a move that suggests an increased focus on the farmed whitefish sector, Marel Fish has appointed Diego Lages as its new sales director for Marel Fish.
5-year tuna plan published26 Feb 2018A new 5-year plan that aims to increase the sustainability of global tuna fisheries has been published by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) today.
Women in aquaculture: Han Han26 Feb 2018Han Han, CEO and founder of China Blue , explains how the non-for-profit organisation is helping to improve the sustainability of China’s aquaculture production.
How aquaculture is reshaping gender roles in Bangladesh23 Feb 2018For developing nations, aquaculture is often regarded as an opportunity to provide jobs and food security. However, as a recent report suggests, aquaculture has the potential to empower women too.
Second salmon RAS planned for Maine23 Feb 2018A land-based aquaculture facility that could be capable of producing 50,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon a year is due to begin construction in Maine this year.
Global fishing footprint revealed23 Feb 2018A new study has revealed that commercial fishing covers more than 55 percent of the ocean’s surface - over four times the area covered by agriculture.
Fish pathology photo winner announced 22 Feb 2018The winner of the European Association of Fish Pathologists’ inaugural photo competition has been announced today.
Asian shrimp industry in the spotlight22 Feb 2018The challenges facing the Asian shrimp industry will be the focus of the 8th Aquaculture Roundtable Series (TARS), which is taking place on August 15-16 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Tackling enteric redmouth disease (ERM)22 Feb 2018Virginia Iglesias, a veterinarian based at the Fish Vet Group’s Inverness office, explains the causes, diagnosis and control of the disease - which is a major problem in global salmonid aquaculture.
New sea bass vaccine approved22 Feb 2018Pharmaq’s new injectable vaccine to help fish farmers combat Nodavirus in European sea bass has received marketing authorisation in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece.
Last gasp attempt to prevent Washington salmon farm ban21 Feb 2018Cooke Aquaculture Pacific yesterday made what may be its final public pitch to lawmakers before they vote to approve a ban on Washington state’s existing salmon farming industry.
Renewables power South African abalone boom21 Feb 2018South Africa’s abalone farmers are turning to renewables to power the growth of their industry - which is set to double production levels in the next five years.
Tassal joins sustainable farmed salmon initiative 20 Feb 2018Australia’s largest salmon producer, Tassal, has become the 17th fish farm operator to join the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI).
South East Asian fishmeal project gains momentum20 Feb 2018A project that seeks to improve the management of South East Asian reduction fisheries has completed the first six months of data gathering, based on information sourced from government agencies and l…
Why Scottish salmon farmers love skirts 20 Feb 2018The deployment of skirts to keep sea lice out of salmon pens is proving very effective for Scottish Sea Farms, with the salmon in the pens involved outperforming all previous year classes following th…