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M. Garca et al, Centro de Bioactivos Qumicos, Universidad central de Las Villas studied the effect of two Streptomyces strains alone or combined with Bacillus and Lactobacillus probiotics, over the growth and survival of the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei, …

This paper by D. Allen Davis, Elkin Amaya, Jesus Venero, Oscar Zelaya and David B. Rouse, Auburn University, discusses from a historical perspective the systematic improvements in feed management that have allowed us to improve feed utilization and total produ…

The rights of indigenous peoples living in coastal States to engage in their traditional fishing practices is an ongoing issue around the world. The central question lies in whether or not indigenous people are entitled to a preferred position, excluding or li…

As seen in other animal species, fish individuals tend to react differently to a new situation. In the case of human harvest, the boldest individuals are more likely to get caught, leaving only the fearful and cautious ones to breed. But does it mean that futu…

Nutrition along with environment and host physiology comprise the three main factors for strong gut performance. This second article in our gut health series reveals how nutrition can influence gut health, writes Otavio Serino Castro, Technical Sales Manager.

Aquaculture farmers and breeders need legal certainty about how the increasing number of patents over aquatic genetic material can affect their breeding programs, writes Fran Humphries, Griffith University, Australia.

This study was carried out to evaluate the value chain performance of the aquaculture feed sector in Egypt, in terms of value addition, employment and profitability, write Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayeda, Malcolm W. Dicksonb and Gamal O. El-Naggarb, Alexandria Unive…

In early 2014, a trial to evaluate the effects of a mixture of Bacillus strains on early mortality syndrome bacteria during the larviculture and nursery phases for shrimp was carried out at a commercial hatchery in Mexico, write Oliver Decamp et al, INVE Aquac…

Scientists looking at the fecal material of 12 Baleen whales of three different species found some surprises. While Baleen whales are carnivores, feeding on fish and crustaceans, the microbes found in their guts the so-called whale microbiome share characteris…

Aquaculture certification programs essentially mark milestones on the journey toward more sustainable practices. There is a role for a clearly defined starting point of minimum acceptable standards, but it is equally important to create incentive structures to…