A magnetic solution to top quality Artemia 17 Jul 2020 Improving the quality of Artemia used in hatcheries has been made possible by a series of new tools launched by INVE Aquaculture.
Covid knocks 25,000 tonnes off Ecuador’s shrimp exports in two months 16 Jul 2020 The coronavirus pandemic reduced Ecuadorian shrimp exports by 25,000 tonnes in just two months in the first quarter of the year according to recently published statistics.
eDNA to tackle flesh-eating salmon parasite 16 Jul 2020 A project that uses environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring to alert salmon farmers to the presence of the parasite Kudoa thyrsites has been awarded funding.
Aquafeeds from power plants? 16 Jul 2020 A project that aims to use microalgae to capture carbon dioxide from power plant flue gases has been awarded $3 million from US Department of Energy (DOE).
Salmon sector faces scrutiny over seal deterrents 15 Jul 2020 The Scottish salmon farming sector is to review the use of acoustic devices deployed on farms to deter seals.
World Economic Forum calls for "nature-positive" aquaculture 15 Jul 2020 Coastal communities can benefit from aquaculture in restored habitats such as mangroves, according to the second installment of the World Economic Forum’s New Nature Economy Report series.
Thai shrimp land "good alternative" status 14 Jul 2020 Thai Union Group has welcomed Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch's decision to assign an improved sustainability rating for Thailand farmed shrimp.
Mowi leaves salmon sustainability initiative 14 Jul 2020 Mowi, the world's largest salmon farming company, has left the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI), it has been announced today.
Aquatic chickens or blue internationalism? 13 Jul 2020 Four possible scenarios for the development of global aquaculture have been suggested in a thought-provoking new study.
Chamberlain defends welfare in aquaculture stance 13 Jul 2020 The Global Aquaculture Alliance has defended its commitment to promoting best practices in animal health and welfare, following the launch of a campaign targeting the animal welfare standards of five seafood certificatio…
BlueNalu to take cell-based seafood to South Korea 10 Jul 2020 Cell-based seafood specialist BlueNalu has signed an agreement with Pulmuone, a food products firm headquartered in South Korea.
Gaskiya wins grant funding to develop IHNv detection test 9 Jul 2020 Gaskiya Diagnostics, which develops low-cost and easy-to-use diagnostic tests for aquaculture, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
How RAS can create a leaner, greener salmon farming sector 8 Jul 2020 The Marine Institute’s newly-launched SALMSON smolt project aims to investigate the potential benefits of using recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to help produce larger organic salmon smolts in Ireland.
Salmar to convert Ocean Farm licences 8 Jul 2020 SalMar’s subsidiary Ocean Farming AS has been granted permission to convert the eight development licences it was awarded for its Ocean Farm 1 concept into conventional salmon production licences.
Minecraft maestro invests in Ace Aquatech 8 Jul 2020 Scottish tech entrepreneurs Chris van der Kuyl and Paddy Burns have invested in Dundee-headquartered aquaculture technology specialist Ace Aquatec.
British-farmed vannamei ready for market 7 Jul 2020 Fresh shrimp produced sustainably in the world’s first clear water, clean energy farm are available for the first time for delivery to households across the UK.
Sea Dragon raises $12.5 million 7 Jul 2020 The chairman of Sea Farms Group, Ian Trahar, invested $5.6 million last week in the company, which is Australia’s largest producer of prawns (shrimp).
Why farm salmon if you can print them? 7 Jul 2020 A new technique that allows the 3D printing of fish such as salmon and tuna is currently being developed by a consortium of students.
Norway set for first hybrid aquafeed vessel 7 Jul 2020 BioMar Norway and Bio Feeder have announced plans for the design and build of Norway’s first battery-powered fish feed delivery vessel.
Aller Aqua offers new RAS-optimised feed 6 Jul 2020 Aller Flow is a new feed designed for Atlantic Salmon raised in recirculated aquaculture systems.
