Archivos mensuales: abril 2019

New Zealand’s leading provider of finfish aquaculture science and technology, NIWA is hosting a two day workshop and one day field trip on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (23rd and 24th of May). Written by: NIWA New Zealand The use of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) is the latest aquaculture development to attract […]

TARS 2019 returns with renewed focus on Asia’s aquafeeds sector to match needs of shrimp and feed producers. Information source: TARS Aquaculture Press Release In today’s challenging times, bespoke nutrition is key to ensuring adequate health status and disease management, essential to the long-term sustainability of Asia’s aquaculture. A critical […]

The Spanish company CZ Vaccines and Irish firm Marrinovak Ltd have today launched the new aquaculture-focused pharmaceutical venture Aquatreck Animal Health. Written by: editorial / The Fish site Marrinnovak Chairman Patrick Smith said: “The mission of Aquatreck is to fast track innovative fish and shrimp disease prevention strategies by building […]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting aquaculture researchers to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 that are designed to support the industry’s development. Written by: editorial / Undercurrent News The USDA said in a press release that its aquaculture research program has two grant opportunities, […]

French start-up InnovaFeed, which specializes in the production of high-quality insect meals for the aquaculture sector, has achieved Friend of the Sea (FoS) and Friend of the Earth (FoE) certifications. Written by: editorial / The fish site The biotech company, which has its processing plant in Gouzeaucourt in Northern France, […]

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and CCRIF SPC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop climate-resilient fisheries and aquaculture industries in the region. Written by: Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility / Reliefweb.int The purpose of the MOU is to formalize collaboration around the Caribbean Oceans and Aquaculture Sustainability […]

Written by: editorial / The Aurora The provincial government has struck a deal with offshore shrimp companies and onshore processors that will see more product handled in Newfoundland and Labrador. As of April 15, offshore companies landing frozen-at-sea industrial shrimp — smaller shrimp, frozen with the shell on — will […]

This free Algal Culture Extension Short-course (ACES) is the extension/outreach component of the Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC). Information source: Algae Technology Educational Consortium Press Release Part 1 covers Macroalgae and is designed for those in commercial marine industries seeking to learn the basic skills to grow seaweeds. Marine Agronomy […]

Recently the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced anti-dumping investigations concerning the import of the essential amino acid and feed additive methionine from Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. Information by: Evonik / Animal Nutrition Press Release The period under consideration for possible dumping is for the calendar […]

The PowerRAS concept meets the high demands towards feed for RAS in terms of feed efficiency, optimal water quality and subsequent fish growth. The concept is the result of continuous research and trial work at Aller Aqua Research in combination with field trials. Written by: Dr. Robert Tillner / Aller […]