By: Alfred Sayila, Zambia Southern Africa Through the ministry of fisheries and livestock, the government in Zambia has crafted a policy that will guide the future development of aquaculture in the country. However, elections this upcoming August are likely to slow down the momentum to implement the Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy which is expected to resume once the polls are...
By: Halley E. Froehlich, Jessica Couture, Lynne Falconer, Gesche Krause, James A. Morris, Montse Perez, Grant D. Stentiford, Harri Vehvila¨inen, and Benjamin S. Halpern * This analysis developed by researchers at the University of California, the University of Stirling, NOAA, and collaborative agencies and institutes from Germany, Spain, the UK, Finland, and the USA reflects on the future of seafood...
By: Cristóbal Domínguez-Borbor, Aminael Sánchez-Rodríguez, Stanislaus Sonnenholzner, and Jenny Rodríguez * The purpose of this study was to identify specifically essential oils (EOs) that can interfere with the QS of known pathogenic vibrios in P. vannamei farming. Despite its significant growth, the shrimp farming industry has constantly been hit by viral and bacterial pathogens. Recently, the emergence of new strains...
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leader in the field of genetic improvement for aquatic species, and NEOGEN Corporation today announced their formal collaboration to deliver high-quality genotyping services customized to the unique needs of aquaculture producers. The partnership will apply modern sequencing and genotyping technologies to aquaculture species, leveraging the complementary expertise of CAT and NEOGEN to enable...
Veramaris, the ASC-MSC certified EPA & DHA Omega-3 algae oil producer, has netted former Seafood Connection operations lead Johan Brouwer to join its ever-growing Business Development team. Brouwer, who has spent the last eight years helping to grow the frozen fish specialist, will now focus his expertise and industry connections on growing the European retail and foodservice seafood markets for...
At its recent Board Meeting Dr. Antonio Garza de Yta, Secretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Government of the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico was appointed the President of Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) commencing 1 July 2021. Information source: AwF / press release AwF is an international, non-profit organization whose goal is to alleviate poverty and improve the quality of...
On the back of today’s launch of the BioMar 2020 Sustainability Report, we announce our 2030 Ambitions. We make a promise, to our planet and its people with a set of ambitious targets that will seek to aid in the restoration of our environment while enabling humanity to thrive. Two key areas are focused on the reduced impact of aquaculture...
Skretting is expanding its AquaCare portfolio with a new water care solution for fish and shrimp pond farming. AquaCare Mineral Balance is a mineral combination offering high bioavailability of macro and trace minerals. This practical, cost-effective solution ensures that pond systems have stable, nutrient-rich water that is also ionically balanced, thereby providing the platform necessary to optimize species’ growth and...
Royal Caridea, LLC, made a commitment to creating sustainable, environmentally responsible, healthy, high quality, and delicious shrimp in a vertical Multi-phasic Integrated Super-Intensive Shrimp Production System. Information source: Royal Caridea / press release After some years of dedicated work and research by a handful of people, lead by Maurice Kemp, Ph.D., and Anthony Brand. Royal Caridea LLC. has been awarded Certificate...
The leading nanobubble technology company, announced today it has closed a $9M Series B fundraise led by S2G Ventures’ Oceans and Seafood Fund and joined by existing investors, ADM Capital’s Cibus Enterprise Fund and Energy Innovation Capital. Information source: Moleaer / press release Moleaer will use the latest funding to expand the company’s global commercial and manufacturing operations, advance its...
Marine technology equipment supplier Sonardyne is aiming to become carbon neutral by the end of 2025, making it the first company of its type in the UK subsea industry to publicly announce such an ambitious target. Information source: Sonardyne / press release The goal covers direct and indirect emissions, including those associated with manufacturing as well as supply chain activities,...
Poseidon Ocean Systems, a Canadian company specializing in the development of salmon farming infrastructure and life support systems, has announced today that it will be expanding its offerings to the Chilean market. The opening of an office in Puerto Montt is the next step in the company’s expansion and growth plans. Information source: Poseidon Ocean Systems / press release Chilean...
