By: Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D.*Vicepresident. CIDEEA / Senior Fisheries & Aquaculture Advisor, AWJ Innovation. The very rapid growth of aquaculture is not only because it is the most sustainable form of animal protein production on the planet, but because there have been very significant technological advances that have enabled […]
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By: Amy Stone* It’s been a while since I’ve been able to write. But here we go! Based on my last several months, I thought it might be a good thing to do a general overview of the nuances of RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems). It’s been a while since I’ve […]
One of the opportunities to increase the amount of food production for food sufficiency is through aquaculture. Advances in technology and telecommunications support the development of online-based businesses such as e-commerce. By using e-commerce, manufacturers can market various products or services worldwide. Here is a study that describes aquaculture solutions […]
In aquaculture, it is important to evaluate and address the challenges related to Internet of Things (IoT). Here is a review that categorizes the challenges associated with implementing IoT systems in aquaculture according to the literature and provides some potential solutions based on trends. In aquaculture, keeping water quality at […]
Aquaculture feeds include fishmeal and fish oil, extracted from wildcaught fish such as sardines, and poses ecological, food security, and economic drawbacks. Here is a review on the recent development of using microorganisms, technological innovation, challenges, and opportunities to develop a low environmental footprint of aquaculture diet. Aquaculture, the fastest […]
By: José Virgilio Jiménez Ayala, Geert Rombaut and Eva Werbrouck* A recent field trial conducted by INVE Aquaculture shows that an optimized feeding protocol can help hatcheries get the most out of their 4-month season thanks to a 27% increase in PL production and a 20% higher profitability. Due to […]
Marine microalgae are the natural source of proteins and oils in the marine food web. Here is described a method for saving 30% of the world fish catch by producing fishmeal and fish oil replacement products from marine microalgae. Fishmeal and fish oil are unique nutritional ingredients, produced by rendering […]
By: The fishmonger * No country will influence seafood into the future more than China, so when a well-researched paper is made available, we need to read, learn and start considering how it will impact our businesses and countries. When given the opportunity for expanding business, there would be few […]
by Amy Stone* Picking the correct diffuser for your application will save both time, money, and possibly unnecessary mortalities in your system. Over the years, we have heard many names for devices that diffuse air, oxygen, ozone, etc. The truth is that regardless of the name we call it, they […]
By: American Fisheries Society * Unless urgent action is taken to reduce emissions, scientists predict catastrophic impacts to commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries and human health and global economies. This article summarizes key scientific findings highlighting the effect of climate changes on aquatic ecosystems. These findings provide evidence of what […]