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.
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 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.
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.
Uniting industry stakeholders from across Indonesia, Shrimp Outlook 2024 held discussions of the country’s shrimp production performance, as well as next steps for improving future productivity.
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).
The north-eastern states of India have numerous indigenous ornamental fish species that are in high demand among owners of aquaria, but farming these species is yet to fulfil its true potential.
Japan is leading the way when it comes to recognising the role aquatic species play in sequestering blue carbon, but - as things stand - farmed seaweed has yet to gain official support in this field.
Given the decline of wild stocks and surging consumer demand, the case for farming sablefish has never been stronger. However, challenges – in particular relating to growth rates – have meant that few producers of this prized species have achieved commercial s…
Kailash Narayan Singh ventured into farming carp five years ago and has since become one of the largest aquaculture producers in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
