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Although the commercial aquaculture industry tends to favour the production of large tilapia, some industry analysts argue that it's time for a renaissance of smaller fish, which remain important for food security, especially among low-income groups. 

US consumers of tilapia and salmon – as well as the producers of these species in China and Canada – are likely to be the biggest losers in the seafood space if President Trump goes ahead with his planned tariff hikes.

Changing demographics, combined with a polarisation of global power between China and the US, makes it an interesting time for the world’s largest seafood economy.

While Ecuador’s meteoric rise if shrimp farming would be near-impossible for other countries to emulate, a recent presentation by the CNA’s chief executive, suggests that Indonesia could learn a great deal from their success. 

Umami Bioworks is bucking the negative trends that hit the cell-cultivated meat and seafood sectors – landing significant deals with some of the biggest players in the seafood and pet food worlds.

Omega Farm in Fujairah is one of pioneers of fish farming in the UAE, combining innovation, sustainability, and a strong focus on research and development.

Seaweed farming is increasingly recognised as a promising avenue for sustainable economic development, environmental stewardship and social engagement. However, the success of the sector depends on establishing robust policy frameworks tailored to the unique n…

A compound in the middle of an avocado and orange orchard, half an hour from the coast of Israel, might be an unlikely place for a marine finfish farm, but it has its advantages, according to Pure Blue Fish, a startup that’s developed a unique RAS concept.

Recent trials in Thailand suggest that mixed-sex tilapia farming might offer a promising alternative to the cultivation of hormone-induced all-male fish, especially in cage farms in Africa.

Tulsi Haldar, a 65-year-old carp and shrimp farmer from West Bengal, remains committed to his profession, despite a string of setbacks and a debilitating illness.

A project in Duhok, in Iraqi Kurdistan, aims to produce up to 60,000 tonnes of carp a year, offering economic hope and improved food security in this fragile region.