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A range of non-native fish species, including Midas cichlids, are now firmly established in the Philippines, but some enterprising farmers are beginning to capitalise on these invaders.

Despite the turbulent events that Iraq has witnessed over the past decades, there is still some hope for the country’s tiny aquaculture sector, according to Hatim Al-Hamdani, the head of the Rawafed Foundation for the Development and Production of Aquatic Life…

This review details recent findings relating to EHP infection in shrimp farms, including how it affects shrimp immunology, digestion, metabolism, physiology and growth.

Sea6 Energy has the ambition to transform seaweed markets through radical improvements in cultivation techniques. The vision is big, and bringing that vision to life takes time, according to chief business officer Sowmya Balendiran.

Despite its lack of coastline, shrimp production has proved lucrative for a small but significant number of farmers in Punjab for nearly a decade, but many of them are now facing an uphill struggle.

A recent study conducted by aquaculture breeding company GenoMar compares the performance of their premium tilapia line - GenoMar 1000 - against a common commercial strain, highlighting potential benefits for the Brazilian tilapia industry.

While hybrid striped bass have historically tended to outperform their pure-bred equivalents in aquaculture, recent breakthroughs suggest that the latter could now be in the ascendency in the US.

Jasvir Singh Aujla - a successful fish farmer from Punjab, India - stands as a shining example of the career opportunities to be found close to home.

While most people on Mexico’s Caribbean coast are driven to despair by the severe blooms of Sargassum that have been dumped on their beaches, Paulina Zanela is looking to find ways of putting “kelp’s ugly sister” to good use.

Dupe Killa-Kafidipe, founder of Platinum Fisheries, has ambitious plans to build a modular RAS facility to help her to diversify and increase production of a range of species - from catfish to shrimp.

Buoyed by the success of their first seaweed farm, Atlantic Mariculture Limited not only has plans to dramatically increase its own growing capacity but also to catalyse the growth of UK’s entire seaweed sector - by developing transferable technologies and est…

Scandinavian startup Pronofa is farming and processing Ciona tunicates, commonly known as sea squirts, in a bid to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to mince made from conventional terrestrial livestock.

A former road contractor in Uttar Pradesh, Madanjeet Kumar Singh decided to pursue his passion of aquaculture. With dedication and hard work, Singh has become one of the best fish farmers in the state.

David Gebhard, co-founder of the up-and-coming shrimp producer AquaPurna, talks about the development of the company's new commercial site which will employ innovative RAS technology to provide European markets with locally-grown shrimp.

With two of the key international aquaculture welfare standards currently being updated, and the topic being more prominent in the mainstream media, two experts on the subject share their views.

A recent study into the interactions between marine aquaculture development and small-scale fisheries has highlighted the need for marine planning to prevent conflicts over resources and markets.

A project that aims to grow tilapia and vegetables in aquaponics systems that use urban waste water has recently been launched in Italy.

A new report has recently been published as part of Project Madoc – a scheme that aims to significantly increase the output of the seaweed sector in Wales.

Elizabeth Okullow, co-founder of AquaMnara, explains how she is providing African fish farmers with innovative tools, including IoT monitoring devices and pioneering market access strategies.

With nearly 30 countries and 10 especially popular shrimp species, a look at the European shrimp market provides a fascinating insight into cultural and culinary differences across the continent.

Azerbaijan Fish Farm aims to produce over 9 tonnes of caviar a year and, in the process, help make their country synonymous with sustainable, progressive aquaculture.

Alasinrin Musbau Abdulkadir is the chief executive officer of BawBaw Farms, a Nigeria-based operation which can produce over two tonnes of catfish, and 17 tonnes of aquafeeds each week.

Ahead of The Center for Responsible Seafood’s Shrimp Summit, which is taking place in India in June, George Chamberlain reflects on the future of the industry and the recent allegations against some of the key players.

Genome edited fish are already being grown by commercial aquaculture operators in Japan, and the technology has huge potential to enhance the sector’s environmental stewardship, productivity and disease resistance.

Uttar Pradesh, an Indian state with a population larger than Pakistan, is home to an increasing number of fish farmers, thanks to various initiatives by the state government to boost fish production and create economic opportunities for producers.

India’s seaweed sector is dominated by the production of Kappaphycus for the hydrocolloid and biostimulant industries, but Gabriella D’Cruz, founder of The Good Ocean, is determined to diversify the species grown and the applications for these.

A unique platform for collecting real-time ocean data, such as wave height and current speed, at scale is gaining significant traction in the global aquaculture sector as a means to improve operational safety, optimise site selection, and increase farming effi…

A switch to farming giant river prawns is proving economically astute for a growing number of Bangladesh’s aquaculture operators, but the sector still has challenges to overcome.

Black tiger shrimp are experiencing something of a renaissance, especially in India and China, but experts such as Kontali analyst Ida Skancke, and leading Indian shrimp farmer Dr Manoj Sharma note that producers would be foolish to write off vannamei.

Seadling, which is based in Malaysian Borneo, sees fermenting seaweed for pet food ingredients as the first step towards unlocking greater value from tropical macroalgae.

While the market for UK seaweed products is growing, the industry currently relies on wild harvests to meet the majority of its demand, preventing the sector from realising its potential.

Crawfish farming is one of the most lucrative and sustainable forms of aquaculture in the US, but recent droughts in its southern heartlands are putting livelihoods at risk.

Roberto Flores Aguilar, co-founder and technical manager of Abulones Cultivados, is one of the pioneering figures in Latin American marine aquaculture and a firm believer that the industry can help to uplift coastal communities in the developing world.

Dr Ahmed Nasr Allah and Mahmoud Rashad discuss how WorldFish’s Empowering Women Fish Retailers in Egypt (EWFIRE) project has overcome challenges to help improve the livelihoods of female fish traders.

Access to quality data analysis has proved a huge help to a range of players across the salmon industry but, given the volatile and fragmentary nature of the shrimp sector, forecasting shrimp harvests has always been seen as being notoriously difficult.

Sharing practical tips for small-scale aquaculture operators, particularly those based in the tropics, to adapt and become more resilient to the changing climate and extreme weather events.

A machine that is capable of screening for multiple pathogens, with exceptional speed, is about to be launched on the global aquaculture market.

Innovo, which grows algae in bioreactors fed by fossil fuel emissions, believes that buy-in from the aquafeed sector can help them scale up their concept, while they - in turn - can help improve the sustainability of aquaculture, by reducing its reliance on wi…

Investing in the right genetics tools and strategies can help shrimp farming companies succeed, despite the current economic challenges, according to The Center for Aquatic Technologies (CAT).

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to have supported a recent initiative that aims to empower female entrepreneurs who are working in aquaculture and wider blue economy across Latin America.