Editorial

As the fastest growing food production sector in the world, aquaculture accounts for 50 percent of the world’s fish consumption. According to a recent analysis, the aquaculture market was valued at $176 billion in 2017, with an annual growth of 5.8 percent. Meanwhile, the commercial fishing industry was sized at $241 billion in […]

New Zealand’s leading provider of finfish aquaculture science and technology, NIWA is hosting a two day workshop and one day field trip on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (23rd and 24th of May). Written by: NIWA New Zealand The use of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) is the latest aquaculture development to attract […]

TARS 2019 returns with renewed focus on Asia’s aquafeeds sector to match needs of shrimp and feed producers. Information source: TARS Aquaculture Press Release In today’s challenging times, bespoke nutrition is key to ensuring adequate health status and disease management, essential to the long-term sustainability of Asia’s aquaculture. A critical […]

The Spanish company CZ Vaccines and Irish firm Marrinovak Ltd have today launched the new aquaculture-focused pharmaceutical venture Aquatreck Animal Health. Written by: editorial / The Fish site Marrinnovak Chairman Patrick Smith said: “The mission of Aquatreck is to fast track innovative fish and shrimp disease prevention strategies by building […]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting aquaculture researchers to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 that are designed to support the industry’s development. Written by: editorial / Undercurrent News The USDA said in a press release that its aquaculture research program has two grant opportunities, […]

French start-up InnovaFeed, which specializes in the production of high-quality insect meals for the aquaculture sector, has achieved Friend of the Sea (FoS) and Friend of the Earth (FoE) certifications. Written by: editorial / The fish site The biotech company, which has its processing plant in Gouzeaucourt in Northern France, […]

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and CCRIF SPC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop climate-resilient fisheries and aquaculture industries in the region. Written by: Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility / Reliefweb.int The purpose of the MOU is to formalize collaboration around the Caribbean Oceans and Aquaculture Sustainability […]

Written by: editorial / The Aurora The provincial government has struck a deal with offshore shrimp companies and onshore processors that will see more product handled in Newfoundland and Labrador. As of April 15, offshore companies landing frozen-at-sea industrial shrimp — smaller shrimp, frozen with the shell on — will […]

This free Algal Culture Extension Short-course (ACES) is the extension/outreach component of the Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC). Information source: Algae Technology Educational Consortium Press Release Part 1 covers Macroalgae and is designed for those in commercial marine industries seeking to learn the basic skills to grow seaweeds. Marine Agronomy […]

Recently the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced anti-dumping investigations concerning the import of the essential amino acid and feed additive methionine from Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. Information by: Evonik / Animal Nutrition Press Release The period under consideration for possible dumping is for the calendar […]