Shrimp

Robins McIntosh, executive vice-president of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP) and CEO of Homegrown Shrimp, explains a novel means of microbial management in recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) and how this is helping him …

Plans to streamline the application process for establishing new fish farms, and to support the establishment of more RAS facilities, including those producing tropical species, have been outlined by the SNP today.

Dynaspace, a Norwegian startup that uses satellite imagery to assess the performance of aquaculture operations, has recently secured a NOK 4.3 million seed funding round.

Why the public interest in the controversial documentary offers the perfect opportunity to address many of the myths about aquaculture.

Following a year of decidedly mixed fortunes for shrimp markets and shrimp farmers, Gorjan Nikolik, senior seafood analyst at Rabobank, shares his thoughts on what the rest of 2021 might have in store.

The damning reviews that a new documentary, Seaspiracy, was receiving in the aquaculture media didn’t encourage me to reach for the remote and settle down to watch Netflix yesterday evening.

A recent study has described Indian aquaculture practises as unhygienic and unhealthy. But farmers claim that the report is biased and risks causing economic damage to an industry that is trying to recover after the pand…

The detection of an unidentified pathogen in my own farm caused me to consult some of the world’s preeminent experts on early mortality syndrome (EMS) about a possible solution and taught me another vital lesson in biose…

Minnowtech, a startup that enables shrimp producers to automatically measure shrimp abundance in order to optimise feeding regimes and reduce disease challenges, has secured further investment.

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership, a group of 12 shrimp producers in Ecuador who have committed to farming shrimp that is fully traceable and sustainable, while being produced using zero antibiotics, is celebrating its …

Vietnamese shoppers have expressed a strong preference for eco-labelled farmed shrimp over conventional shrimp, according to new market research.

Artemia are valuable as live feeds for the early life stages of shrimp. While they might be expensive, if used correctly – as explained below – they should fully justify the investment

Adhidhi Achyuth has been recognised as “the first transgender person in India’s fisheries sector to start an entrepreneurial initiative”.

Achieving and maintaining good water quality throughout shrimp production is crucial for long-term success.

One of the world’s leading providers of krill for the aquafeed industry, Aker BioMarine, has pledged to meet net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Ongoing allegations facing elements of the marine ingredients sector, as well as concerns about some of the terrestrial ingredients used in aquafeeds, should act as incentives for aquafeed providers to become more transp…

Thai Union's global director of corporate affairs and sustainability, reflects on working with NGOs, improving the company's labour conditions and and stamping out slavery in the fishmeal supply chain.

Spawning shrimp successfully requires a wealth of knowledge about many different aspects of aquaculture – including feeds, broodstock preparation, spawning procedures, egg collection and managing larval stages.

The first batch of shrimp broodstock destined for a new aquaculture facility in Oman have arrived in the country this week.

The benefits of adopting blockchain technology have exceeded the expectations of José Antonio Camposano, thanks in part to the surge in consumer concerns since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.