Data with destiny: sharing information in shrimp farms 17 Dec 2019 Ralf Onken, head of software development at FAI, explains how working with shrimp producers to manage key performance and sustainability metrics can improve transparency and accountability in the sector.
Is US shrimp production set to scale new heights? 27 Sep 2019 An innovative new method of indoor shrimp production – which uses a novel method of stacking pools to increase yield – could have the potential to revolutionise the industry.
How Nigerian fish farmers are catching the sun 2 Sep 2019 Obtaining reliable power for changing water is a perennial problem for the fish farmers of the Niger Delta – but for some installing solar-powered pumps is proving a cost-effective solution.
The aquaculture pioneers who are embracing the renewable energy revolution 28 Aug 2019 Given the potential impact that climate change could have on the aquaculture sector, it’s encouraging to note that several on-farm developments are currently helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the industry.
Progress made in commercial cod farming renaissance 23 Jan 2020 Norcod has shipped its first batch of hatchery-reared juvenile cod to marine cages this week, in a move the company hails as a “major milestone” for the sector.
Odisha seeks major carp cage culture increase 21 Jan 2020 Plans to kick-start the intensive cage culture of carp are currently being considered by the Indian state of Odisha.
Ambitious aquaponics project aims to boost Rwandan food security 21 Jan 2020 A ground-breaking aquaponics research project has been launched to help Rwandan farmers to improve their livelihoods and levels of nutrition.
Tank colour shown to impact performance of Asian seabass 21 Jan 2020 The colour of a fish tank’s walls has been shown to have a marked impact on the performance of Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer).
Escape calls high energy salmon sites into question 20 Jan 2020 Mowi Scotland has confirmed that 73,600 salmon averaging 1.9 kilograms escaped from their site off the island of Colonsay after a pen was damaged by storm Brendan.
AquaBounty given green light for Canadian production 2 Apr 2019 AquaBounty has been granted approval for the commercial production of its genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon at it…
Does gene editing impact salmon growth or welfare? 2 Apr 2019 Salmon rendered sterile through gene editing are exhibiting encouraging behaviour and performance during the grow-out ph…
How to commercialise sterile finfish production 28 Mar 2019 Ways to commercialise the production of finfish rendered sterile by novel methods sparked a thought-provoking discussion…
Scotland's gene genius 14 Feb 2019 In a two-part feature, Professor Ross Houston, one of the world’s foremost aquaculture genetics experts, explains how a …
A sneak preview of Norway’s largest land-based salmon site 23 Aug 2019 Visitors to Aqua Nor were treated to virtual reality tour of Norway’s largest land-based salmon site this week.
High hopes for new closed-containment design 22 Aug 2019 A new closed-containment system that has been hailed by Nofima as having “considerable potential” to be economically via…
The design that cuts down on downtime on live harvest vessels 21 Aug 2019 A new disinfection system that could dramatically reduce the amount of downtime live harvest vessels need for cleaning a…
Penning a new script 18 Aug 2019 A next generation net pen concept designed for producing salmon in offshore locations is set for its international launc…
A golden opportunity for aquaculture innovators 18 Apr 2019 HATCH, the world’s first aquaculture accelerator, is offering start-ups the chance to take part in a funded mentoring pr…
Fish 2.0 to host free workshop for seafood entrepreneurs and investors 27 Mar 2019 Aquaculture entrepreneurs and researchers seeking capital for ventures and technologies supporting sustainable seafood o…
Guaranteeing better growth rates 25 Mar 2019 By offering fish producers a guaranteed 5 percent improvement in growth rates and improved feed conversion ratios (FCRs)…
Designing the future of fish health 20 Mar 2019 Prospective Research has secured $1.7 million in funding in order to develop feed-based alternatives to antibiotics and …
