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Aquaculture businesses affected by the collapse of international markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply to cover the costs of maintaining unsold stock through a new £1.25 million fund. Information source: Scottish government / press release The scheme, which is being funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries […]

Atlantic salmon is a healthy and natural local food, and the poll found widespread agreement that salmon farming is a reliable and sustainable source of protein Written by: SeaWestNews.com A new poll has found 81 percent of Atlantic Canadians support aquaculture and agree that local salmon farming is a reliable […]

The Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA) works to create new opportunities for soybean farmers within the domestic market of aquaculture. SAA recently funded a study to look at different aspects of how U.S. soybean farmers could gain potential economic value associated with U.S. aquaculture growth.  Information source: Soy Aquauclture Alliance press […]

The sustainable growth of the world’s fed aquaculture industry could be bolstered by increased use of novel feeds from sources other than wild-caught fish, a new international study led by University of Tasmania researchers has found. Written by: University of Tasmania News Portal Approximately 16 million of the 29 million […]

Aquaconnect, a Chennai based aquaculture technology venture, has been recognized as one of the Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2020 for its AI-backed innovations in the field of aqua-farming. Written by: The World-Changing Ideas Award is a global award dedicated to honouring businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively […]

A presidential order released in early May is likely to help with aquaculture research in North Carolina, including here in Carteret County. Written by: Mike Shutak /CarolinaCoastOnline.com The order was released May 7 in the Federal Register. According to its stated purpose, more than 85% of seafood consumed in the […]

Arkansas is home to a diverse aquaculture industry. Federal and state guidelines implemented in response to COVID-19 have impacted some sectors of the industry harder than others. The Arkansas aquaculture industry, overall, has fared well. Written by: Debbie Archer / UAPB News Baitfish producers have lost some revenue sources in […]

Salmon is the most popular fish bought by Irish families. In Ireland most of our salmon are farmed, and along with mussels and oysters, are the main farmed species in the country. Written by: editorial / CoastMonkey.com Aquaculture is the farming of animals in the water and has been practised for […]

Sustainable aquaculture alone can’t meet the growing appetite for fish in Europe, where 57 % of seafood consumed is currently imported. The Undersee water quality monitoring and data visualization solution promises to boost industry’s yields while enhancing quality and safety standards. Information source: European Union / press release Oceans are […]

High demands for documentation put pressure on fish producers. Although focus on bacteria and contamination has always been eminent in the fish processing industry, the current situation is increasing awareness on food safety globally. Danish suppliers offers solutions and technology helping fish producers comply with international requirements. Information source: Danish […]