A NEW state-of-the-art freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) at the Marine Institute’s Newport research facility is being utilized as a part of a major research project that addresses the needs of Ireland’s aquaculture sector. Written by: news staff / The Connaught telegraph The four-year research project, SALMSON smolt, is investigating […]
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On July 10, 2020 starting at 1:00 PM Central time, the United States Aquaculture Society along with the National Aquaculture Association and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will present a webinar on perceptions of aquaculture. To register, please click on: https://tinyurl.com/Aquaculture-Perceptions Responsible aquaculture from marine and freshwater sources will play an important role in a sustainable food future […]
New leadership and team members will accelerate the adoption of AlgaPrime™ DHA, the leading algae omega-3 feed ingredient, in established and new markets. Information source: Corbion / News release As a result of the growing demand for sustainable, algae-fed seafood, Corbion, the global market leader in algae ingredients for aquaculture feeds, […]
The goal of this new agreement is to work collaboratively toward responsible aquaculture development in Singapore. Information source: Friend of the sea press release The World Sustainability Organization has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institution of Aquaculture Singapore (IAS), in which the two organizations will work collaboratively […]
In aquaculture, as in other sectors of animal farming, improving the efficiency through genetics and nutrition has been very effective to improve sustainability. These two focus areas of AquaIMPACT lead to the recording of many measurements on many fish, at many time points and locations. Recording of something simple such […]
In certain regions, aquaculture producers face a growing challenge in terms of access to safe, clean water. As a key part of its ongoing commitment to improving the sustainability of the industry, Skretting has extended its scope beyond the supply of sophisticated and sustainable feeds by creating a new global […]
According to the World Wildlife Federation1, two-thirds of the world’s fish stocks are either fished at their limit or over fished. The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has estimated that 70 percent of the fish population is fully used, overused or in crisis. Meanwhile, according to the European […]
Aquaculture businesses affected by the collapse of international markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply to cover the costs of maintaining unsold stock through a new £1.25 million fund. Information source: Scottish government / press release The scheme, which is being funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries […]
Atlantic salmon is a healthy and natural local food, and the poll found widespread agreement that salmon farming is a reliable and sustainable source of protein Written by: SeaWestNews.com A new poll has found 81 percent of Atlantic Canadians support aquaculture and agree that local salmon farming is a reliable […]
The Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA) works to create new opportunities for soybean farmers within the domestic market of aquaculture. SAA recently funded a study to look at different aspects of how U.S. soybean farmers could gain potential economic value associated with U.S. aquaculture growth. Information source: Soy Aquauclture Alliance press […]