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Virbac has announced the completion of the acquisition of the tilapia vaccines range of Ictyogroup. Therefore Virbac will now be distributing and marketing both registered and autogenous tilapia vaccines globally. Information source: Virbac / press release Beyond the acquisition, the two companies have entered into a close partnership whereby Ictyogroup […]

The aquaculture industry contributes to the long-term viability of many communities, according to a new report. Information source: Scottish government News Commissioned by Marine Scotland, the report found the sector provides year-round, well-paid jobs and supports economic growth in rural, coastal and island areas. It said UK aquaculture – the […]

Nocera, Inc. (OTC: NCRA), a global leader in land-based aquaculture, announced the introduction of its next-generation of commercially operational Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) designed to improve productivity and sustainability in commercial aquaculture. Information source: Nocera, Inc. / media release The next-generation tank design features an improved oxygenation system, which allows […]

A waterfront institution partners with an oyster grower to diversify its operation and offer support to the growing aquaculture industry. Written by: Penelope Overtone / PressHerald.com The Portland Fish Exchange is launching a new oyster sorting and bagging operation inside its cold, cavernous auction warehouse in hopes of growing the […]

Ghana’s tilapia farmers face severe challenges after a decade of tremendous growth in production. Just as farmers had begun bouncing back from high fish mortality caused by the Infectious Spleen and kidney necrosis virus in Lake Volta, COVID-19 and its related lockdowns and restrictions now are slowing down the activities of […]

Individual feeds for aquaculture may contain up to 50 macro and micro ingredients to ensure the specific nutritional requirements are met. With over 1000 ingredients currently in the global portfolio, Skretting is pleased to announce that the global procurement team, headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, is now at full capacity. Information source: Skretting / […]

To provide employment to people during the pandemic period, the State Government has launched a new scheme for promoting intensive aquaculture through biofloc technology in fisheries, a Minister said. Written by: editorial / DailyPioneer.com Fisheries and Animal Resources Minister Arun Sahoo said the scheme will provide livelihood support to entrepreneurs, […]

Australia’s $3 billion fisheries and aquaculture industries will receive up to six months’ warning of damaging marine heatwaves under a national forecasting system developed by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology. Written by: Mike Foley / watoday.com.au The sea surface temperature around Australia has warmed by about 1 degree since 1910, […]

The Nature Conservancy initiative seeks gains for workers, who are predominantly women, and potential new markets for carrageenan-rich product Written by: Marie-Luise Antoni / Global Aquaculture Alliance Photograph: courtesy of The Nature Conservancy The women wade out at sunrise. Waist-deep in their khangas or traditional buibui covering cloths, they tend to their […]

Small–scale aquaculture is a vital source of food and income in Myanmar. At present, it accounts for 20 percent of fish consumed, however, researchers believe with better practices it could contribute much more.   Written by: editorial / WorldFishCenter.org Photograph: WorldFish, used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license Modest improvements to the […]