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 […]
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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 […]
Based on a recently published study developed by an international research community from over 20 renown universities and institutions, this summarized article explores plausible aquaculture futures and their role in nutrition security using a qualitative scenario approach. Two dimensions of economic development – the degree of globalization and the predominant […]
By: The Fishmonger* Easter has come and gone, and The Fishmonger’s interest was taken by the social media push by certifiers, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) in conjunction with the ALDI supermarket chain with their seafood promotion for ‘Sustainable Seafood Week.’ Easter has come and gone, and The Fishmonger’s interest was […]
By: Ph.D. Stephen G. Newman* Perhaps the single largest biosecurity gap, right after not ensuring that broodstock are clean, in dealing with AHPNS is the continued pond side growthout of bacteria without appropriate quality control and oversight. This poses a serious biosecurity risk: AHPNS causing bacteria thrive under these conditions. […]
By: Sarah Cornelisse* How many people use the computer through which you access your business’s financial accounts? Have you shared your Facebook password with an employee so that they can post to the business’s page? Have you ever clicked on a link in an email even though you weren’t sure […]
By: Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D.* Vicepresident. CIDEEA / Senior Fisheries & Aquaculture Advisor, AWJ Innovation. Let’s imagine that we are a large company that decides today to start producing shrimp, and not just a few tons, but several tens of thousands of tons, which is the trend for aquaculture […]
By: Philip Buike* I was asked recently: Why is it that relatively few large, established aquaculture production companies are involved in new RAS operations compared to the number of projects being promoted by operations with relatively little prior experience in the business? Introductory Note I would like to thank Mr. […]
By: Alejandro Flores* After almost 40 years of uninterrupted professional service in academia, in aquaculture production and as an international civil servant, the time has come for retirement, at least from FAO…. Farewell! On this occasion I would like to take the opportunity of this valued space, to talk about […]
Tilapia could be stocked in very small ponds at high densities and still thrive. Backyard aquaculture systems (BAS) are gaining importance as a source of food and economic input for rural families in Mexico. Here is presented a bioeconomic model of BAS developed for tilapia production at a low scale […]