Crustaceans

Research at the University of Iowa looks at methods to protect the Pacific white shrimp against white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Double stranded RNA was synthesized in vitro withsequences corresponding to portions of the WSSV genomeand were injected into shri…

The increasing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are making the oceans more acidic, according to a European research report.

The shrimp market is on the rise despite the difficult global economic situation, reports the FAO's Globefish.

Culture of uni-cellular algae is a prerequisite for successful operations in hatchery practicesfor shrimp, crab and most fish. Problems with algal culture and inherent disadvantages aredescribed here, with their advantages in many cases being overcome by these…

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel has determined that the US restrictions on tuna imports from Mexico violate fair trade rules. Carlos Navarro of SourceMex investigates.

The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations discusses the idea of capping the UK crab and lobster fisheries.