Native oyster initiative gains traction9 Oct 2018A million native oysters (Ostrea edulis) are due to be planted off the south coast of England next year, in a bid to boost the UK's dwindling population of the prized bivalves.
Rice-fish project lifts 10,000 out of poverty14 Sep 2018A trial involving the introduction of loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) into terraced fields previously used solely for rice production has lifted more than 10,000 people out of poverty in two years.…
Study sheds new light on intensification of aquaculture10 Sep 2018Relatively simple changes to fish farming technology and management practices could help the global transition to increasingly intensive forms of aquaculture become more sustainable, according to new …
The real eel: a guide to eel farming 7 Jun 2018Joost Blom, BioMar’s resident eel feed expert, sheds some light on the challenges that need to be overcome to ensure a sustainable increase in farming one of the planet’s most mysterious fish
Feed system secures $2 million funding14 Dec 2018Umitron, a producer of AI-based feeding systems, has secured US $2 million in funding for a project that aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of rainbow trout farmers in Peru.
Ross’s “catastrophic” losses13 Dec 2018Plankton and high sea temperatures combined to wipe out around half of the salmon at two sites run by Wester Ross this summer.
Fresh insights into tilapia welfare13 Dec 2018Stocking farmed tilapia at high densities could be beneficial to their welfare and help safeguard against negative ecological consequences should they escape, according to new research.
Benefits of aquaculture are being “overlooked”5 Dec 2018Scientists may be overlooking some of the broader ecosystem and social benefits associated with marine aquaculture.
UV filter shines in wellboat trials4 Dec 2018A new range of UV filters has been approved by the Norwegian authorities, following impressive results from extensive wellboat trials.
Ocean warming threatens kelp forests5 Jun 2018Increasing sea temperatures in the northeast Atlantic Ocean have led to lower growth rates and decreased local biodiversity within coastal kelp forests, new research has revealed.
Risk assessments crucial to tackle changing ocean climates 9 May 2018A new report points to the pressing need for accurate risk-assessments by business and governments to protect against unprecedented changes occurring in the world’s oceans.
Some mussels can cope with ocean acidification13 Jun 2017Certain mussel families are more likely than others to survive predicted ocean acidity changes, according to new research from the Cawthron Institute.
How sponges adapt to climate change 13 Jun 2017The success of coral sponges in Bocas Del Toro is due to more than the absence of El Niño, according to Dr Bill and Gladys McGraw.
Feed system secures $2 million funding14 Dec 2018Umitron, a producer of AI-based feeding systems, has secured US $2 million in funding for a project that aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of rainbow trout farmers in Peru.
Ross’s “catastrophic” losses13 Dec 2018Plankton and high sea temperatures combined to wipe out around half of the salmon at two sites run by Wester Ross this summer.
UV filter shines in wellboat trials4 Dec 2018A new range of UV filters has been approved by the Norwegian authorities, following impressive results from extensive wellboat trials.
Aquaculture in action: in-pond innovation doubles tilapia production in Egyptian trials6 Nov 2018In the face of rising production costs and limited land and water availability, Egyptian fish farmers are looking for new ways to achieve higher productivity and profitability
INVE signs distribution agreement with Escama Forte in Brazil23 Jun 2017Combined teams will provide intensive technical support to customers.
Protection is better than cure for young salmonids6 Aug 2013SponsoredGLOBAL - Prevention is better than cure, as the old saying goes and nowhere is this truer than in aquaculture where optimising the management and control of fish health is a key component of profitabi…
Mariculture can adapt to climate change and ocean acidification28 Sep 2015Both climate change and ocean acidification are going to present challenges for the mariculture industry. Even if we were to immediately cease CO2 production, the time lag between alteration of CO2 co…
Biomin sees bright future ahead for the phytogenic feed additive space22 Mar 2017SponsoredGLOBAL - According to BIOMIN projections, the phytogenic feed additive (PFA) market could surpass USD 1 billion by 2023. The company, which recently released the results of its 2017 BIOMIN Phytogenic …
Benefits of aquaculture are being “overlooked”5 Dec 2018Scientists may be overlooking some of the broader ecosystem and social benefits associated with marine aquaculture.
How to improve aquaculture production13 Nov 2018A new aquaculture management guide, published today, offers zonal management best practice tips for sustainably-minded seafood farmers.
Green lobby up in arms about "feedlot-style" fish farms12 Nov 2018Friends of the Earth has delivered more than 38,500 comments opposing a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plan to increase aquaculture production in the USA.
Women in aquaculture: Dr Laura Braden31 Oct 2018Dr Laura Braden, an eminent sea lice researcher who now works for AquaBounty, lives on Prince Edward Island, Canada, with her husband-to-be, a young baby, two German shepherds and a Norwegian forest c…
Silicon valley embraces aquaculture innovation2 Dec 2018Ranching sea urchins, RAS shrimp production and land-based seaweed cultivation were among the ventures pitched to potential investors at Fish 2.0’s meeting in California this week.
New light shed on carrying capacity26 Nov 2018Models that suggest the carrying capacity of aquaculture in both marine cages and inland ponds have been developed as part of a new project.
Soy source is critical for sustainable feeds14 Nov 2018The Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) has held a workshop outlining how feed producers can produce Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified feed.
How to improve aquaculture production13 Nov 2018A new aquaculture management guide, published today, offers zonal management best practice tips for sustainably-minded seafood farmers.
