Using robotic technology instead of divers for fish and sea cage surveillance allows monitoring to continue without disruption. Written by: staff / Feedstuffs.com Photography credit: Maarja Kruusmaa A sea cage can hold up to 200,000 farmed salmon, and if the cage sustains damage, the fish could swim out through the […]
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Aquaculture is the fastest-growing animal-protein production sector in the world. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) forecasts that it will provide two-thirds of seafood destined for human consumption by 2030 (see figure below). Written by: World Ocean Initiative Staff It is also one of the most resource-efficient ways of […]
The spread of coronavirus is threatening the industry, which has steadily grown in economic importance since 2010 Information source: Chesapeake Bay Foundation press release The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) released a new economic analysis today that found oyster aquaculture operations in Maryland contribute an average of $9 million per year to the state’s […]
Introducing, Two Hands, the Australian start-up on a mission to restore trust and closeness between producers and consumers globally. Information source: Two Hands press release In 2009 the swine flu pandemic responsible for more than 17,000 deaths worldwide was found to have originated in pigs from Central America. In 2013, […]
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s $110 million International Freight Assistance announcement. Information source: Seafood Industry Australia press release “We’d like to thank the Federal Government for helping to keep Aussie jobs and Aussie seafood on the table,” SIA CEO Jane Lovell said. “The Australian seafood industry has been in turmoil since orders […]
UPDATE: Due to the fast-changing situation with COVID-19, the F3 Team has made the decision to extend the registration period for the F3 Challenge – Carnivore Edition. Companies may continue to register until a new deadline is announced. A new contest timeline and dates for informational webinars will be shared at that […]
Global animal nutrition company Alltech has announced its latest aquaculture partnership with aquafeed nutrition company Corey Nutrition to provide producers across North America with a new range of feed products. This exciting collaboration will ensure aqua producers across America have access to innovative feed solutions that allow for maximum productivity […]
Deploying an Aquasend Beacon is a great first step toward taking control of the water quality in aquafarm ponds and, by extension, the health of the fish. In order to have a successful farm, you have to protect your most important asset: your water quality. Designed for outdoor aquafarm pond […]