Innovation & Investment
Investors see a flurry of activity putting aquaculture on fast-forward
Aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing food sector, yet many investors have stayed away. A string of summer deals indicates a shift.
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Health & Welfare
Genomic selection for resistance to White Spot Syndrome Virus in Pacific white shrimp
Genomic selection techniques show significant potential for enhancing the species’ resistance to White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) infection.
Responsibility
Emergy synthesis assessment of tilapia farming in biofloc systems
Analysis of a tilapia fingerlings biofloc farm showed it had emergy indicator values characteristic of potentially sustainable production.
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Innovation & Investment
Wittaya Aqua wins the Yield Lab Asia-Pacific Global Aquaculture Challenge grand prize
Technology platform for aquaculture farm management and data-driven decision making takes home $120,000 cash prize and further growth opportunities.
Innovation & Investment
Dorset Coast Forum secures funding to develop England’s aquaculture innovation hub
The Dorset Coast Forum secured funding to develop the concept of an English Aquaculture Innovation Hub in Dorset.
Health & Welfare
Rapid PCR test for shellfish diseases in development
Researchers in Scotland are developing a test to rapidly detect a range of shellfish diseases and biofouling species affecting production.
Novel formulations of aquafeeds use alternative ingredients based on sustainability
Sourcing alternative ingredients for aquafeeds based on sustainability and circular economy principles are viable solutions for aquaculture.
TCFFI, Cargill partner to develop better feeds for RAS salmon
Land-based aquaculture research center partners with animal feeds giant to develop optimal feeds for Atlantic salmon raised in recirculating aquaculture systems.
Using multi-criteria decision support tools to design environmentally efficient aquafeeds
Aquafeeds can be optimized through innovative approaches including machine learning and analysis with multi-criteria decision support tools.
Assessing the effect of temperature on FCR in Pacific white shrimp cultured in biofloc systems
Research shows promise to improve shrimp feeding protocols in biofloc systems, especially in regions with significant water temperature fluctuations.
Cermaq wins fish welfare award
At the Aqua Nor conference in Norway, Cermaq received the Fish Welfare Prize, recognizing its efforts to improve the quality and survival of its juvenile salmon.
Isoquinoline alkaloids can boost immune systems of Pacific white shrimp
Authors demonstrate the benefits of isoquinoline alkaloids as feed additives to improve growth, survival, immune responses and vibriosis resistance.
Green macroalgae aquaculture and its underexploited potential
Analyzing diversity, potential of major macroalgae taxa, existing cultivation techniques, uses, regional importance and global production estimates.
A review of marine fish aquaculture in submerged cages
An evaluation of aquaculture in submerged cages finds knowledge gaps in linking desirable ambient conditions, species needs and production know-how.
Aqua-Spark report: Tilapia aquaculture key to food security across sub-Saharan Africa
A new Aqua Insights Report from Aqua-Spark finds that tilapia aquaculture is key to food security across sub-Saharan Africa.
Australia’s Deakin University announces plans for new aquaculture research center
Deakin's new aquaculture research center will focus on sustainable fish production and novel feed and aquaculture technology development.
‘We will keep their legacy alive’: PNW aquaculture industry pays tribute to two leaders
The Pacific Northwest U.S. aquaculture industry is mourning the recent loss of two respected leaders, Kurt Grinnell and Dan Swecker.
BlueTrace wins $500K NOAA grant for traceability and marketing system
BlueTrace won a $500K grant from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration to develop an innovative Tide to Table Traceability and Marketing System.
Bangladesh moves to protect threatened sharks and rays
With sharks and rays critically endangered, the government of Bangladesh has amended legislation to reduce the extinction risk of the species.
Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth
A pilot project led by the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has shown first-year success for cultivating kelp on shellfish leases in Nova Scotia.
Is a Japanese volcano offering us a sneak preview of ocean acidification?
Shikinejima is a scenic getaway for tourists but the seas surrounding its volcano offer a glimpse of how the ocean could behave in the future.
Efectos del cambio climático en la producción acuícola
Una revisión exhaustiva explora los aspectos negativos y positivos del cambio climático en la producción acuícola y las implicaciones para su sostenibilidad.
Evaluación del efecto de la temperatura sobre el FCR en camarones blancos del Pacífico cultivados en sistemas de biofloc
Esta investigación muestra la promesa de mejorar los protocolos de alimentación de camarones en sistemas de biofloc, especialmente en regiones con fluctuaciones significativas de la temperatura del agua.
Opinión: la OIE, la Organización Mundial de Sanidad Animal, necesita el aporte de la industria pesquera
El autor argumenta que la OIE debería considerar todos los productos de pescado y camarón como seguros para el comercio, independientemente del estado patógeno del país exportador.