Freshwater fish

Fermented soybean meal (FSM) could be used to replace up to 30 percent of fishmeal used in diets for farmed largemouth bass diets.

Production of a fast-growing tilapia strain developed by Spring Genetics could be an effective means of alleviating poverty in El Salvador, according to one of the world’s leading philanthropists.

Following the end of 50 days of coronavirus-inspired lockdown, The Fish Site’s China correspondent Ronnie Jin reports cause for optimism among many of the country’s aquaculture producers, although others still face an up…

Fish that are subjected to chronic exposure to microplastic fibres suffer from issues including aneurysms and gill damage, according to a new study.

Kenyan commercial aquaculture fish farmers have established a Commercial Aquaculture Association to cope with the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the growth of the sector.

Insights into some of the most progressive aquaculture producers are now accessible to the public thanks to a new initiative by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).

Catla producers might be better off sourcing fry from a catla's second spawning of the season - as their offspring have fewer deformities, an enhanced survival rate and enlarged body size, according to new research.

Nick James, the founder of South Africa’s legendary Rivendell Hatchery, looks back on a colourful aquacultural career as he prepares to put his life’s work on the market.

A programme that encourages the adoption of pond-based fish farming in Kenya is raising household incomes and halting the spread of sexually transmitted disease, according to World Neighbors.

Certain tilapia families have been shown to be completely resistant to tilapia lake virus (TiLV), offering hope that breeding programmes can combat one of the worst diseases to hit the global fish farming industry in rec…

Adding fermented date palm seed meal to tilapia feed can improve factors including growth and immune response.

A new project has been launched to increase the profitability of tilapia farms in Kenya and Tanzania.

Frass – the byproduct of the larval meal industry – has potential as a protein source in catfish diets according to new research.

Plans to kick-start the intensive cage culture of carp are currently being considered by the Indian state of Odisha.

A ground-breaking aquaponics research project has been launched to help Rwandan farmers to improve their livelihoods and levels of nutrition.

Officials in Vietnam have announced plans to regulate the levels of the preservative ethoxyquin in aquafeeds, in order to maintain its significant aquaculture exports to the EU.

Replacing soya bean meal (SBM) with cashew nut meal (CNM) in aquafeeds improves the growth rates and feed conversion ratios (FCRs) of tilapia, according to newly published research.

Tilapia that have not been treated with hormones appear to be more robust against diseases such as tilapia lake virus, strengthening the argument to use males produced via more natural means.

A polyvalent vaccine can help to protect both tilapia broodstock and their offspring from the effects of Streptococcus agalactiae, according to a new study.

Improving the quality of its farmed species, including shrimp and pangasius, is one of the key goals that’s been set out by Vietnam's department of fisheries for 2020.