Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture 2020 (LACQUA2020) organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society will be organized online on March 23, 24, 25, 2021 - www.was.org. Information source: media releas / WAS 2020 was a year that brought us new challenges and one of the biggest was that of events and congresses. We hope...
Understanding the immune systems of oysters and clams is important in monitoring the effects of pollution and climate change on the health of molluscan species and the potential impacts on the aquaculture industry. Their immune responses also can serve as indicators of changes in ocean environments. Written by: Margaret Nagle / University of Maine / Phys.org A new study involving...
FloNergia Inc., a global leader in the development, commercialization and deployment of engineered airlift pumping systems for the agriculture, aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics and water/wastewater industries, today announced the appointment of Northwest Fisheries Enhancement as Exclusive Distributor for the company’s complete line FloMov airlift pumps in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Information source: FloNergia / media release FloNergia’s FloMov...
For years (and we mean many years), the ocean helped us mitigate the early effects of human emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and heat, from the atmosphere. As a result, more than 90 percent of the warming that happened on Earth between 1971 and 2010 occurred in the ocean. A selfless act by Mother Nature, but it's...
The Recirculating Aquaculture Salmon Network (RAS-N) is funded by a $1.2 million grant awarded from the National Sea Grant Office, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to the partnering institutes and private sector entities. Information source: National Aquaculture Association / press release The RAS-N consortium is comprised of biologists, engineers and experts in sustainable, land-based aquaculture systems...
Bühler AG announces strategic partnership with the DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V. to work together on the next generation of extruded meat substitutes. Information source: Bühler AG / press release Swiss technology group Bühler AG and the DIL Deutsches Institut for Lebensmitteltechnik e. V., a research institute focusing on food technology and food science, have teamed up to...
Antimicrobial consumption in aquaculture — the farming of aquatic animals for food — will increase 33% worldwide by 2030, highlighting an “urgent need” for enhanced stewardship efforts, researchers reported. Written by: Staff / Healio News Globally, 8% of all animal protein consumed by people comes from aquaculture, according to Daniel Schar, VMD, of the Free University of Brussels, and colleagues. The industry...
BIOGEARS project partners are calling for aquaculture stakeholders to participate in an open consultation on knowledge of biobased materials as alternatives and their potential in the sector Information source: Cordi EU / news release BIOGEARS is an innovative project funded by the European Union under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund that aims to develop biobased gear solutions for the...
BioMar applauds Brazilian soy producers Caramuru, Selecta and Imcopas’ swift move to ensure a complete deforestation-free and conversion-free supply chain with 2020 as their cut-off date. While BioMar has long ensured that soy from deforested areas has not entered their supply chain, this announcement shows that through collaboration the aquaculture industry can lead sustainable change. Information source: BioMar / press...
An 80-page, step-by-step user manual that provides complete illustrations and photos on the science and art of culturing queen conch, Queen Conch Aquaculture: Hatchery and Nursery Phases User Manual, by Megan Davis and Victoria Cassar was recently published in the National Shellfisheries Association's Journal of Shellfish Research. The manual is available as an open access publication or hard copies are available from Dr. Davis,...
Poseidon Ocean Systems, a Canadian company specializing in the development of salmon farming infrastructure and life support systems, announced today that it has raised CAD$5 million in Series A financing. The investment in the growing aquaculture company will help fuel engineering and delivery of new proprietary technologies to market. Information source: Poseidon Ocean Systems / press release The financing is...
The British Council has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of Stirling aimed at benefiting women from South East Asia. This scholarship is open to women who are pursuing a postgraduate degree within our Institute of Aquaculture and who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue...
