Are crayfish farmers overfeeding?18 Jan 2019A new study suggests that Chinese crayfish producers would improve the performance of their farms and their finances if they relied more on natural food items and less on the provision of supplementar…
Bringing bivalve aquaculture out of its shell10 Jan 2019The true value of cultured bivalves such as mussels and oysters is chronically underestimated, according to a new report.
How aquaponics can spare Ugandan farmers from drought15 Jan 2019Aquaponics is helping to keep farmers in drought-ravaged parts of Uganda alive, according to Dr Aisha Nalwoga, a fisheries officer with the Water Governance Institute.
Chilean salmon spark human health concerns11 Jan 2019Although farmed salmon doesn’t contain antibiotics when sold, the salmon farming sector - particularly in Chile - may be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to a leading marine NGO.
Predator nets reduce seal cull by a third4 Feb 2019Investment in the latest anti-predator nets in Scotland has seen a reduction in the number of seals culled to protect farmed salmon stocks, according to new figures.
World Aquaculture Society: editors' choices revealed25 Jan 2019Papers on the use of aeration in catfish culture, how bioflocs contribute to shrimp nutrition and why standardisation is vital for successful cryopreservation to safeguard key aquaculture stocks were …
1.5 million tonnes of seafood now BAP certified22 Jan 2019Over 2000 aquaculture facilities, including 1,534 farms, achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification by the end of 2018 – a 29 per cent increase compared to 2017.
Essential oils outperform antibiotics21 Jan 2019Four plant-based essential oils have been shown to be effective alternatives to antibiotics for treating a range of commonly-occurring pathogens in farmed fish.
Are crayfish farmers overfeeding?18 Jan 2019A new study suggests that Chinese crayfish producers would improve the performance of their farms and their finances if they relied more on natural food items and less on the provision of supplementar…
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.
World Aquaculture Society: editors' choices revealed25 Jan 2019Papers on the use of aeration in catfish culture, how bioflocs contribute to shrimp nutrition and why standardisation is vital for successful cryopreservation to safeguard key aquaculture stocks were …
Aquaculture in action: reducing the need for feed24 Jan 2019A novel aquaculture feeding concept is exploiting the pond ecosystem to encourage farmed fish and shrimp to ingest naturally occurring food alongside feed – a system that has the potential to reduce b…
Are crayfish farmers overfeeding?18 Jan 2019A new study suggests that Chinese crayfish producers would improve the performance of their farms and their finances if they relied more on natural food items and less on the provision of supplementar…
Water quality company lands huge windfall14 Jan 2019A Taiwanese company that has developed a system to help prevent the build-up of toxic chemicals in water used by the aquaculture industry has secured US $50 million in funding.
INVE signs distribution agreement with Escama Forte in Brazil23 Jun 2017Combined teams will provide intensive technical support to customers.
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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…
Setting a new seafood standard11 Feb 2019Bas Geerts, from the World Benchmark Alliance (WBA), discusses his plans to assess and publish the sustainability scores of the world’s largest seafood companies.
1.5 million tonnes of seafood now BAP certified22 Jan 2019Over 2000 aquaculture facilities, including 1,534 farms, achieved Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification by the end of 2018 – a 29 per cent increase compared to 2017.
Banks set to benefit from sustainable seafood lending policies8 Jan 2019New research has found that banks operating in South East Asia and parts of Latin America stand to benefit from improving policies to manage the negative environmental and social impacts of seafood pr…
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.
