The date for WA2021 #AquacultureNow is approaching and registrations are now open. From November 15 to 19, the city of Mérida, Mexico will become the world capital of aquaculture, by celebrating the maximum meeting of the WAS. Information source: WAS / media release The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) invites all the productive, academic, business, student, governmental and organizational sectors involved...
Enzootic Genetics & Innovation, NRGene and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will create a new technological consortium to apply the latest genomic selection technologies developed by NRGene for the enhancement of Enzootic’s freshwater shrimp breeding program and performance of its proprietary all-female populations. Information source: NRGene / press release Enzootic Genetics & Innovation, an animal biotechnology, and genetics company leading the...
The inaugural Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium is a conference for early-career professionals, graduate students, researchers, restoration experts, and aquaculturists. While we welcome attendees from all locations, the Symposium will focus on emerging science and innovative approaches to advance the oyster population of Chesapeake Bay. Information source: NAA / media release Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium Date: Thursday, June 3, 2020 Symposium: 10:45 AM - 4:00...
Many people in Myanmar suffer from poor nutrition because they eat too many carbohydrates – primarily rice – and too little protein. One way to overcome poor nutrition is to expand small-scale aquaculture by increasing the number of fishponds and stocking existing water bodies with protein-rich fish. This is the ambition of the Fish for Livelihoods project, led by WorldFish and supported by USAID. The...
The NEOM Company and Tabuk Fish Company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a fish farm to promote the aquaculture industry in the region, both within artificial lakes and natural waters. Written by: Zainab Mansoor / GulfBusiness.com The MoU also aimed to apply a new generation of aquaculture technologies in the NEOM region, and to establish a solid...
Scoot Science, the premier ocean forecasting technology company for aquaculture businesses, continues to expand its presence in Canada with the addition of Business Development Specialist Craig Blackie. Through this role, Blackie will develop sales channels while implementing programs for Scoot Science that support the interests of aquaculture companies, first nations groups, government agencies, and environmental organizations. Information source: Scoot Sciene...
Leading environmental and water services provider, Enva, has announced a partnership that will see it become the sole distributor for Amiad Water Systems in Ireland while also making the company’s products available to its UK customers. Information source: Enva / press release Amiad is a world leader in water treatment and filtration solutions, with nearly 60 years of field experience...
Blue Aqua International recently launched the Doctor Shrimp Academy and Clinic to provide practical skills training and shrimp diagnostics services for the shrimp farming industry globally. Information source: Blue Aqua International / press release Blue Aqua International has been at the forefront of super-intensive shrimp farming, with more than 4,000 customers worldwide. The global firm provides cutting-edge solutions for the...
Specialist knowledge about aquaculture’s key live feed, Artemia, can now be found in one place online, without registration, and free of charge. Information source: INVE Aquaculture / press release INVE Aquaculture, part of Benchmark, has recently launched a new web-based service dedicated to the sharing of information and expertise about the most widely used live feed in the aquaculture sector,...
In line with strategic aspirations of growth, BioMar is now establishing a fourth division embracing activities in the Asian region, including Vietnam and China. With over 30 years of experience in aquaculture, Francois Loubere will assume the role of VP Asia, while Luis García Romero will take over the role of MD for West Med & Africa. Information source: BioMar...
Ocean On Land Technology®, which forms part of the Cadman Capital Group’s Aquaculture portfolio, has reported an increase in the survival rate of European clawed lobsters, during experiments focused on hatchery culture. Information source: Ocean On Land Technology / press release Created in partnership with Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, the experiments, which began in October of last year at the hatchery’s Orkney facility, have reported continued uptrends in larval survival rates, which...
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 Professional Aquaculture Services, Inc. as Exclusive Distributor for the company’s complete line FloMovTM airlift pumps in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, and Mississippi. FloNergia’s FloMovTM airlift...
