Responsibility
Sea cucumber project redefining traditional farming in Madagascar
Farming sea cucumbers – known as sea slugs in China – is changing people’s lives, giving rural workers in Madagascar a potential pathway out of poverty.
Health & Welfare
Effect of stocking density during overwintering culture of Chinese mitten crabs
Study evaluates stocking densities for overwintering Chinese mitten crabs, an important aquacultured species in China, to extend the production season.
Innovation & Investment
From South Africa, a cautionary tale for aquaculture investors
South Africa’s marine fish farming industry burned many investors, but the operational experiences aided productivity in intensive aquaculture systems, especially land-based RAS. The time to invest is now.
Aquafeeds
Increased density improves grouper feeding response, growth
A growth trial using hatchery-reared grouper was carried out to study the effects of stocking density on feed intake and subsequent growth. Contrary to common perceptions, fish stocked at the highest density had higher feed intake and body weights.
Health & Welfare
Shrimp behavior may affect culture performance at super-intensive stocking densities
Results from two studies at Oceanic Institute indicated that shrimp behavior may compromise growth at super-intensive stocking densities.