Articles

* By Dr. Dafna Israel and Dr. Allan Heres Shrimp farming is a critical component in meeting global seafood demand, yet ensuring animal welfare in intensive farming conditions remains a significant challenge. This article explores the key stressors in shrimp aquaculture through a review of relevant literature and highlights how nutritional […]

The FishProf was reading about the new/revised U.S. Grade Standard for Frozen Battered or Breaded Shrimp announced by NOAA Fisheries and wondering why Australia does not have a full equivalent to US-style federal seafood grading. Australia is a nation defined by the sea, with a proud tradition of sustainable, high-quality  […]

* By Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D. The structure of the Global Youth Forum, led by young people, is supported by the Global Youth Action Initiative, which has backed more than 500 innovative projects and involved nearly 30,000 young people from more than 180 countries, forming a network of 120,000 […]

* By Harshit Singh, Shashank Singh, Arya Singh, Sumit Kumar and Anil Singh Nanotechnology revolutionizes aquaculture  by improving nutritional efficiency, advancing targeted disease prevention through nano vaccine delivery, and supporting real-time aquatic environment monitoring. These innovations promote both productivity and sustainability, but they also require robust risk assessments and regulatory oversight […]

By Sonia A. Soto-Rodríguez*, Bruno Gomez-Gil, Rodolfo Lozano-Olvera, Karla G. Aguilar-Rendon, Jean Pierre González-Gómez, Cristobal Chaidez Shrimp aquaculture faces persistent bacterial challenges, particularly AHPND caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus harboring pirAB toxin genes. Traditional mitigation approaches offer inconsistent outcomes and raise sustainability concerns. Bacteriophage therapy, utilizing viruses that target and lyse […]

*By Aquaculture Magazine Editorial Team From fishmeal dependence to molecular nutrition, aquaculture has transformed over two decades, tripling production while cutting feed ratios. Today, the sector faces the challenge of sustainable growth: replacing scarce ingredients, reducing emissions, and harnessing biotechnology. The future lies in precision diets, innovative proteins, and AI-driven solutions […]

* By Sarah Cornelisse An engaging and effective online presence that includes a website and/or social media has become a vital component of the marketing strategy for the vast majority of aquaculture and agricultural businesses, especially those engaged in direct marketing. However, it is equally important to regularly audit your online […]

 * By FishProf For years, sustainable seafood certification has been touted as a market-based solution, a shining beacon guiding shoppers, restaurants, and retailers towards a healthier ocean. But if sustainability is the goal, why did the entire edifice of certification collapse into irrelevance the moment politics took center stage and […]

 * By Stephen Newman, Ph.D. The term “probiotic” is applied to bacteria for a wide range of purposes, typically without adequate consideration of what rigorous scientific studies actually demonstrate about the specific effects and benefits of those microbes. I am of the opinion that purported mechanisms of action for this commonly […]

By Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D In all the years I’ve been writing this column, I had never received as much feedback as I did on the last edition. Truly, “influencers” “excelsheeters” are something aquaculture experts deal with every day. However, the comment that caught my attention most was from […]