Yearly Archives: 2017

The recent escape of 160,000 Atlantic salmon raised in Pacific Ocean pens and environmental concerns about the impact of fish farms on wild populations have prompted a new look at inland aquaculture. Less than a mile from where British Columbia’s Nimpkish River flows into the Pacific Ocean, dozens of Atlantic […]

Domestic demand for farmed fish in Myanmar has risen substantially over the past 10 years, with many small-scale fish farms emerging across the Ayeyarwady region. That’s led to a budding economy of aquaculture-related businesses along the value chain as well as more innovative uses of new farming methods and technology. […]

Introduction Real Case – Increased Production at Swiss RAS Plant The Effect of Ozone Removal of Colloidal Solids, Dissolved Organic Compounds and Nitrite Disinfection The Importance of System Design Reliability Monitoring and Measurement Individual Dosing per Culture Tank Low Life-Cycle Costs Most of the studies investigating the use of ozone […]

In 1973, the Department of Marine Resources began leasing state-owned waters to aquaculture businesses. Today, Maine is the largest marine aquaculture state in the U.S. The University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research provides resources as well as research to those farming the sea. A few hundred yards away […]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced 32 research grants totaling $9.3 million for projects around the U.S. to further develop the nation’s marine and coastal aquaculture industry. “This country, with its abundant coastline, should not have to import billions of pounds of seafood each year,” said Secretary of […]

63-year-old veteran farmer constructs his own hybrid aquaponic system that cuts waste and saves space For a year, 63-year-old Joseph Phua toiled to create his own hybrid aquaponic farm from scratch. His back bent, he would construct his own concrete fish tanks and cut holes in rectangular wire casings to […]

Plans for a shrimp hatchery in Marshall have changed. The tru Shrimp Company announced last week that it now plans to build its first hatchery in Luverne, near its first shrimp production facility. However, tru Shrimp officials also said that doesn’t mean the company won’t expand in Marshall in the […]

Alaskans pull home packs of fish from their freezers all year round and know it will cook up nutritious and delicious. Yet there is still a perception that fresh seafood is always better than frozen. A Sitka fishermen’s group has set a course to counteract that stereotype, and prove that […]

The $500,000 loan comes with financing and performance conditions. The owner of a wood-fired power plant in West Enfield that wants state financial help to build three shrimp farms on the property got a boost Tuesday when the Maine Rural Development Authority approved a $500,000 loan for the venture. Board […]

‘At least four hatcheries in district ordered to close down’ The Krishna district authorities have swung into action to ensure international standards in aquaculture ahead of the scheduled visit of European Union experts in Andhra Padresh on November 23. The State government was forced to ensure international standards in aquaculture in […]