By: Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D.* Vicepresident. CIDEEA / Senior Fisheries & Aquaculture Advisor, AWJ Innovation. Contrary to what one might think, or should think, the professionalization of the sector is undervalued. Technical knowledge is not considered a priority and it is thought that aquaculture is not an activity directly […]
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Postlarvae quality is one of the most important factors in hatcheries, affecting the entire process of growing farmed shrimp. Artemia has been the main live prey supplied to PL because of its size, its great acceptance by PL, and its easy storage in the form of cysts. Therefore, the enrichment […]
The welfare of decapod crustaceans, the group with the most farmed animals on the planet, is becoming an increasingly important issue for researchers and society, and this debate will soon reach shrimp labs and farms. This article presents protocols specifically designed to measure the welfare of Penaeus vannamei at all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]