Native oyster initiative gains traction09 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 07 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
ASC launches gateway initiative02 Oct 2018The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today officially launched a new programme that is designed to help small-scale producers improve their farming practices.
Africans push for sustainable aquaculture01 Oct 2018The projected rapid growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa needs timely interventions to mitigate its potential negative impacts on the continent’s critical aquatic ecosystems, according to leadin…
A seismic shift in shrimp farming28 Sep 2018Charoen Pokphands Foods (CPF) has announced plans to stop farming shrimp in outdoor facilities within the next five years.
ASC streamlines Vietnamese certification scheme27 Sep 2018A new collaborative project designed to help fish and shrimp farmers in Vietnam achieve ASC certification has been launched today.
Salmon farmer backs beehive initiative27 Sep 2018Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company, has partnered with an award-winning environmental organisation to protect Scotland's bees.
Ocean warming threatens kelp forests05 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 09 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.
Native oyster initiative gains traction09 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.
A seismic shift in shrimp farming28 Sep 2018Charoen Pokphands Foods (CPF) has announced plans to stop farming shrimp in outdoor facilities within the next five years.
Algae is chief suspect in mass salmon mortality24 Sep 2018An outbreak of algae – possibly caused by agricultural run-off – is suspected as the cause of 750,000 mortalities at a salmon farm in the Faroe Islands last week.
Women in aquaculture: Liris Maduningtyas12 Sep 2018Liris Maduningtyas, entrepreneur, shrimp farmer and CEO of Jala Tech, outlines how she plans to use data mining to improve shrimp health in Indonesia and beyond.
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 2015SponsoredBoth 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 …
A global perspective on agroecology in aquaculture18 Sep 2018The organisers of a workshop on agroecology hope that will encourage more countries to support “the development of agroecological aquaculture and integrated agriculture-aquaculture (IAA)”.
Aquaculture in action: seeding the future with seasonal loans07 Sep 2018A new trial which is helping to finance small-scale fish farmers in Sierra Leone has enabled them to grow their businesses and boost household consumption of fish
598 species and counting 24 Aug 2018It’s likely that well over 600 aquatic species are now farmed commercially, according to the FAO.
Pollution and overfishing top seafood consumers’ concerns07 Aug 2018A new study suggests seafood consumers across the globe are united in thinking that the biggest threat to the oceans is pollution, followed by overfishing.
Major Spanish tuna farmer once again implicated in illegal trade17 Oct 2018Two weeks ago Spanish newspaper El Confidencial released a major story on a large investigation by the Guardia Civil, targeting Spain’s largest tuna farmer Richardo Fuentes y Hijos and several process…
ASC launches gateway initiative02 Oct 2018The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today officially launched a new programme that is designed to help small-scale producers improve their farming practices.
Africans push for sustainable aquaculture01 Oct 2018The projected rapid growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa needs timely interventions to mitigate its potential negative impacts on the continent’s critical aquatic ecosystems, according to leadin…
Companies collaborate over aquaculture efficiency20 Sep 2018A project that aims to develop a new innovative software tool to reduce the environmental footprint of the aquaculture industry and optimise efficiencies in the sector is currently being developed by …
