Due to the fact that offshore aquaculture occurs in ecological contexts that differ significantly from nearshore contexts, different kinds of ecological risks may also arise as the sector grows. Here we present a synthesis of information on the ecological risks posed by offshore aquaculture and how to mitigate them. There […]
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By: Aqualabo* Aqualabo has been a major player in the field of aquaculture for many years, in particular by proposing, for more than 20 years, portable oximeters for the control of dissolved oxygen levels in fish farms. Based on our experience and our proximity to our customers, we have been […]
Poseidon Ocean Systems and Mowi Canada West have combined forces to install and test novel technologies at its Monday Rock salmon farm off Vancouver Island, in Canada, to improve fish welfare and performance and reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish. The salmon raised at Monday Rocks are expected to […]
WorldFish signed an agreement with Norway aimed at refining, testing, and scaling innovative renewable energy solutions for the aquaculture sector in Egypt. The four-year initiative, named Center for Renewable Energy in Aquaculture (CeREA), is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo until 2027. The four-year collaboration aims to increase […]
Probiotics have been commonly practiced in commercial shrimp farms to increase pond production. However, these possibilities were based on the results of in vitro studies or laboratory in vivo trials. Here are the results of research that traced the composition and abundance of commercial probiotic species applied to commercial shrimp […]
by Amy Stone* As expenses increase and the markets get even more volatile, everyone is looking to cut costs. While there are many ways to reduce expenses, this article will focus on improving efficiency of existing pump systems. Variable frequency drives are a great tool for optimizing hydraulic systems. Variable […]
Some days ago, Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) celebrated the achievement of publishing 10 years’ worth of open access data in its annual Sustainability Report. The 10th report provides a unique and transparent insight into global salmon farming operations. Documenting over 20,00 independently audited data points, GSI members showcase how they […]
A study shows that more than 90 per cent of global “blue” food production, in both capture fisheries and aquaculture, faces substantial risks from environmental change, with several leading countries in Asia and the United States set to face the greatest threats to production. The research has been produced as […]
By: Kalia Williams * Pond liners are used in ponds to keep water from seeping into the soil. They work by forming an impermeable layer between the water and the soil which prevents water loss. Pond liners also provide a base for plants to root themselves in, and provide a […]
Algae can be used as a replacement for fish oil and fishmeal, which aquaculture relies heavily on as a source of protein and fatty acids in formulated fish foods. In fact, microalgae are the primary producers of highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA) for the entire global food chain, marine and […]