Tilapia pass benefits of Streptococcus vaccine to their offspring 10 Jan 2020 A polyvalent vaccine can help to protect both tilapia broodstock and their offspring from the effects of Streptococcus agalactiae, according to a new study.
Report questions the economic and environmental credentials of shrimp farms 9 Jan 2020 The global shrimp farming sector poses serious risks to both investors and the environment, according to a new report.
Cod farmers set to collaborate 9 Jan 2020 Norway's largest cod producers have joined forces in a bid to produce 36,000 tonnes of the whitefish a year.
Tackling shellfish safety concerns 9 Jan 2020 Three projects that aim to improve shellfish-related food safety have been funded by Canada’s Ministry of Agriculture and Genome British Columbia.
Ecuador on target to smash shrimp export record 8 Jan 2020 Industry experts have estimated that Ecuador has achieved a new shrimp export record - with over 1.4 billion pounds, worth US $3.6 billion, thought to have been exported during 2019.
Hovers settles on new shrimp role 8 Jan 2020 Hendrix Genetics has appointed Ton Hovers as its business development manager for its shrimp division, Kona Bay.
Optimising fluid dynamics in onshore farming 8 Jan 2020 Research into how to improve the swimming conditions and ensure the even distribution of oxygen and feed in the vast tanks used for onshore salmon farming is currently underway.
Judges savour prospect of 2020 Aquaculture Awards 7 Jan 2020 The judges for the 2020 Aquaculture Awards, which are due to be presented at a special ceremony in May, have been announced today.
Salmon and trout help Norway smash seafood export record 7 Jan 2020 Growth in both the value and volume of the salmon and trout farming sectors helped Norway reach a new seafood export record in 2019.
UK lumpfish producer reports record year 7 Jan 2020 Ocean Matters, the Welsh lumpfish farming company, has reported that it produced over 2 million cleaner fish during 2019.
Mowi Scotland steps up ASC drive 6 Jan 2020 Mowi has reiterated its ambition for all its Scottish sites to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
The shrimp species that's suited to top tropical temperatures 6 Jan 2020 Indian shrimp make a suitable candidate species for aquaculture during the hottest months of the year, according to a new study.
Vietnamese aim to improve shrimp and pangasius quality 3 Jan 2020 Improving the quality of its farmed species, including shrimp and pangasius, is one of the key goals that’s been set out by Vietnam's department of fisheries for 2020.
Scales could offer key insights into chronic stress 3 Jan 2020 Researchers have shown for the first time that a key stress hormone, cortisol, accumulates in fish scales slowly and remains there for weeks.
Fresh protests over plans for 5,000 tonne salmon farm 2 Jan 2020 The Scottish Salmon Company’s plans to establish a 5,000 tonne salmon farm off the north coast of Arran have sparked fresh protests by island residents over the festive season.
Gill health issues hit Loch Duart's profits 1 Jan 2020 Gill health challenges dented the profits of Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company, in the latest tax year.
Genetic diversity is vital for adapting to climate change 31 Dec 2019 Maintaining broad genetic diversity among farmed mussel populations will allow them to adapt to the acidification of the oceans, according to new research.
Shellfish safety pioneers adapt self-driving car technology 30 Dec 2019 The same technology that powers facial recognition and self-driving cars may soon help Maine's shellfish industry protect people from the dangerous effects of harmful algal blooms, according to researchers at Maine’s Big…
Salmon firm fails to crack Eigg 30 Dec 2019 Residents of the Scottish island of Eigg have overwhelmingly voted against a proposal by Mowi to site a salmon farm off its shores.
How to reduce lice levels by 75 percent 26 Dec 2019 An innovative cage design that ensures salmon stay at least 10 metres below the surface of the sea has been shown to reduce lice levels by 75 percent.
