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With pangasius imports growing in Central and South American production areas, one response is to introduce the fish as a new aquaculture species, writes Michael V. McGee from Caribe Fisheries Inc. for the Global Aquaculture Advocate.

The next section of an FAO report the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production looks at potential impact of nutrient substitutes in aquafeeds on fishhealth and on the food safety of aquaculture products in Western Europe …

This publication assesses the future of diesel powered fishing vessels, and offers new information on energy innovations. Even though no technology is in the works that will replace the diesel engine in boats, biodiesel offers the prospect for zeroing out the …

The Global Aquaculture Performance Index (GAPI) is a laudable contribution by John Volpe and his team of researchersat the University of Victoria, British Columbia, to a more comprehensive understanding of the environmentalperformance of marine aquaculture glo…

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Mandarin Fish.

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at research undertaken to find sustainable supplies of aquafeeds used in Western Europe and Asia. Written by Krishen Rana, U…

Disease is still regarded as a major constraint to aquaculture production globally, says Sandra Adams from the University of Stirling, which is why more research is required.

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Gilthead Seabream.

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has a devastating impact on shrimp farming throughout the world. What makes the situation even more serious is that the virus seems to become more aggressive as the epidemic spreads, contrary to other viruses, such as flu virus…

A report compiled by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Fish Centre looks at inland fisheries and their often overlooked role in economies, livelihoods, health and human development.

The trends in the use of aquafeeds, both farm-made and manufactured commercial feeds, are discussed in Section 2.3.

Herve Migaud, John Taylor and Andrew Davie from the University of Stirling Aquaculture look at the impact of reproduction research.

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Japanese amberjack.

The seventh in a number of articles looking at fisheries and aquaculture in Kazakhstan gives a sectoral diagnosis of fish and fish products. Written by Timirkhanov, S., Chaikin, B., Makhambetova, Z., Thorpe, A. and van Anrooy, R. from the FAO Fisheries and Aqu…

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at types and composition of aquafeeds used in Western Europe and Asia. Written by Krishen Rana, University of Stirling, UK a…

The sixth in a number of articles looking at fisheries and aquaculture in Kazakhstan looks at the social and economic impacts of fish and fish products. Written by Timirkhanov, S., Chaikin, B., Makhambetova, Z., Thorpe, A. and van Anrooy, R. from the FAO Fishe…

Production has decreased for sorghum, barley, and oats, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS).

A group of researchers (Christina Sommerville, Rod Wootten, James Bron, Andrew Shinn) from the University of Stirling look at past and recent sea lice research.

The number and size of fish in cages or ponds has been an aspect of fish farming that has attracted a considerable amount of criticism. However, much of this criticism has been ill informed, says Professor Jimmy Turnbull from the University of Stirling.

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming red drum (Nori nei).

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at trends of compounded aquaculture feed in Western Europe and Asia. Written by Krishen Rana, University of Stirling, UK and…

The fifth in a number of articles looking at fisheries and aquaculture in Kazakhstan looks at the policy, planning and management frameworks. Written by Timirkhanov, S., Chaikin, B., Makhambetova, Z., Thorpe, A. and van Anrooy, R. from the FAO Fisheries and Aq…

Salmon lice are a continuing problem for the salmon industry worldwide. Which is why researchers at SINTEF, the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia, is looking at farming wrasse to control lice.

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at typology of compounded aquaculture feed in Western Europe and Asia. Written by Krishen Rana, University of Stirling, UK a…

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Atlantic salmon.

The fourth in a number of articles looking at fisheries and aquaculture in Kazakhstan looks at the government and institutional frameworks. Written by Timirkhanov, S., Chaikin, B., Makhambetova, Z., Thorpe, A. and van Anrooy, R. from the FAO Fisheries and Aqua…

This study commissioned by the Scottish government looks at the propects of mussel farming in Scotland.

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at fish consumption patterns in Asia and Europe and the implications for the use of feed in aquaculture. Written by Krishen …

The third in a number of articles looking at fisheries and aquaculture in Kazakhstan looks at the processing, marketing and trading of fish and fish products. Written by Timirkhanov, S., Chaikin, B., Makhambetova, Z., Thorpe, A. and van Anrooy, R. from the FAO…

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Sydney Cupped Oyster.

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at fish consumption patterns in Asia and Europe and the implications for the use of feed in aquaculture. Written by Krishen …

Public health officials and seafood regulators are charged with ensuring that seafood is safe to eat. When an oil spill occurs, they follow a seafood safety management process.

INDONESIA - When Sugeng Raharjo saw the first tsunami wave smash through his beachside aquaculture installations, he reached for his video camera - and in the next minutes, filmed the destruction of 20 years of painstaking work.

A decrease in corn production for 2010 has been seen from last month, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS).

Speaking at Offshore Mariculture 2010, Pablo Sanchez-Jerez from the Department of Marine Sciences and Applied Biology, University of Alicante looks at the effect of offshore fish farms on wild stocks.

The first in a number of articles gives an overview of fisheries and aquaculture in Kazakhstan, written by Timirkhanov, S., Chaikin, B., Makhambetova, Z., Thorpe, A. and van Anrooy, R. from the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular.

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at trends in the use of species groups in aquaculture practices. Written by Krishen Rana, University of Stirling, UK and Moh…

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Grooved carpet shell.

An estimated 30 per cent cut in salmon harvest in the Far East is increasing the wholesale prices for the product and raising concerns among the trade, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.

The first section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at projected global aquaculture production. Written by Krishen Rana, University of Stirling, UK and Mohammad Hasan, Fisheri…