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An 80-page, step-by-step user manual that provides complete illustrations and photos on the science and art of culturing queen conch, Queen Conch Aquaculture: Hatchery and Nursery Phases User Manual, by Megan Davis and Victoria Cassar was recently published in the National Shellfisheries Association’s Journal of Shellfish Research.  The manual is available as an open […]

Poseidon Ocean Systems, a Canadian company specializing in the development  of salmon farming infrastructure and life support systems, announced today that it has raised CAD$5  million in Series A financing. The investment in the growing aquaculture company will help fuel  engineering and delivery of new proprietary technologies to market. Information […]

The British Council has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of Stirling aimed at benefiting women from South East Asia. This scholarship is open to women who are pursuing a postgraduate degree within our Institute of Aquaculture and who can demonstrate their need for financial support and […]

Commercial Counsellor, Director of Innovation Norway, Arne-Kjetil Lian shared some insights with Lao Dong as Vietnam is planning to develop the country’s marine aquaculture on an industrial scale. Written by:  Zazithorn Ruengchinda /Scandasia.com From experience and lessons learned from the development of Norway’s marine aquaculture, Arne-Kjetil Lian said that Vietnam […]

As climate change causes more extreme temperature events, heat waves have the potential to hit marine environments especially hard. The impacts could be especially dire for humans, as we increasingly turn to aquaculture as the best hope to feed a global population speeding toward 10-billion people. Written by: Quinn Bender, […]

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to embark on a campaign this year aimed at increasing the production and consumption of tilapia fish as part of measures to grow the aquaculture industry in Jamaica. Written by: staff / LoopJamaica.com In making the disclosure after a tour of Longville Park […]

Nutreco recently announced the launch of its milestone soy sourcing policy, aiming to simplify complex certification schemes for its procurement teams in Skretting and Trouw Nutrition, and facilitate the complete removal of deforestation from its supply chain by 2025. The policy forms part of Nutreco’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025.   Information source: […]

KROMA A/S announces its partial acquisition of the Dansupply Automation Company. Kroma, the Danish manufacturer of fish-processing equipment, is acquiring the part of the company that delivers equipment to the fish and food industry. The primary objective for the investment in Dansupply Automation is because they have just designed a […]

To our entire virtual community: we wish you a season of tranquility, reflection, and rest. We know that 2020 has been a challenging year. We consider it important to take advantage of the last couple of weeks to reconnect to the essential components of our lives and renew our spirits […]

A Scottish salmon simulator start-up has secured its first commercial contract with California-based Calysta, supporting trials for a sustainable alternative protein source that could be rolled out across the global aquaculture industry. Written by: Peter A Walker / content editor Insider.co.uk Using a gut simulator that mimics the digestive tract […]