A Minnesota company that has pioneered indoor shrimp farming surprised state and local officials by picking South Dakota as the location for its first production facility, citing a Minnesota environmental regulation. Written by: editorial / APnews.com The mayor of Luverne, the southwestern Minnesota city of about 5,000 that was the […]
There are only so many fish in the sea. And our appetite for seafood has already stressed many wild fisheries to the breaking point. Meanwhile, the planet’s growing population will only further increase the need for animal protein, one of the most resource-intensive types of food to produce. Written by: […]
It is imperative to scale up policies and investments in the Middle East and North Africa to make water use in agriculture more sustainable and efficient and to ensure that all the people in the region have access to healthy diets, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said today. Written […]
The Dubai-based start-up has made a splash in the country’s aquatic food sector Written by: Ema Procter / Reach by Gulf News Being a nation that prides on its coastal heritage, fishing is a deeply embedded tradition in the UAE’s culture. However, increased demand for fish as a rich source […]
The U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization has welcomed two rulings that backed the United States in a long-running dispute with Mexico over U.S. “dolphin-safe“ tuna labeling. Written by The Associated Press / abc news The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized the WTO appellate body that delivered the rulings, and has thwarted efforts […]
Qatar has partnered with a UK aquatic center to develop legislation for regulating fish farming projects to increase the self-sufficiency of the country in fish production. Written by Sanaullah Ataullah / The Peninsula Picture by Abdul Basit / The Peninsula “We are holding a workshop in collaboration with the Centre for […]
Enva leading provider of water, recycling and resource recovery solutions in UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Bio Industries Limited for an undisclosed sum. Source of information Enva Press release Dublin-based Bio Industries Limited, manufactures and supplies bespoke biological, chemical and detergent solutions for wastewater treatment and […]
Beginning this year, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will focus on developing the country’s aquaculture and mariculture by up to 60 percent to attain the total fish-sufficiency target of the government. Written by: Eireene Jairee Gomez / The Manila Times In an interview with The Manila Times […]
Crowding could have a positive effect on the welfare of tilapia by reducing aggressive behavior, but it can also make fish chronically stressed and more fearful Written by: cabi.org To what extent crowding results in abnormal behaviours that can impact welfare and stress coping styles in farmed fish is unclear. […]
U.S. National Aquaculture Association published on January 17th an action alert concerning the recent HR 487 legislation on livestock transporting across America. Source: National Aquaculture Association HR 487 Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act Introduced in New Congress Congressman Ted Yoho, FL-3, and 27 co-sponsors have introduced legislation in the […]
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