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More space for aquaculture with changes to area planning?
Date
June 24, 2019
A research report from Nofima and the NTNU Social Research puts forward new ideas for the future planning of sea areas. For example, could the introduction of marine industrial parks – industrial parks at sea – provide more space for...
Farmers, Residents to Benefit from Noranda Aquaponics Project in Jamaica
Date
June 21, 2019
The St. Ann-based Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners is developing an aquaponics project at Shelly Piece near Higgins Land in the parish, which will boost agricultural production and provide employment for residents. Written by: Nickieta Sterling / Jamaica Information Service Noranda’s...
BioMar launches lowest environmental footprint feed in China
Date
June 20, 2019
In BioMar Brande Denmark, a Chinese delegation led by Yan Jinhai, the Vice Governor of The Peoples Government of Qinghai Province, gathered to witness the signing of a cooperation agreement between BioMar and Minze Long Yang Xia, the largest trout...
First public-private model fish hatchery Opens in Timor-Leste, Set to Boost Aquaculture Growth
Date
June 18, 2019
The first public-private model fish hatchery in Timor-Leste has opened today in Leohitu, Bobonaro, representing a critical step toward realizing the National Aquaculture Development Strategy (2012-2030), which aims to boost fish supply from aquaculture to 12,000 tons by 2030 and reduce...
Corpesca SA Receives Sustainability Recertifications from Friend of the Sea
Date
June 17, 2019
Leading Chilean producer of seafood and fish-based products earns new certifications from worldwide authority on protection of the marine environment. Information source: Friend of the Sea Press Release Friend of the Sea (FOS), the leading global authority and certification standard for...
BioMar completes acquisition of Alitec Pargua in Chile
Date
June 15, 2019
BioMar Group has acquired the 50% remaining shares in the Chilean factory Alitec Pargua. The transfer of shares took place this morning in Puerto Montt, leaving BioMar as the sole owner of the former joint venture. Information source: BioMar Press...
Texas A&M University (TAMU) to host an aquaculture feed extrusion short course
Date
June 14, 2019
Texas A&M University (TAMU) Process Engineering Research & Development Center will host its 26th annual short course on aquaculture feed extrusion, nutrition, and feed management August 25 to 30 on its campus in College Station. Written by: Pet Food Processing...
Benchmark sees multi-disciplinary innovation as key to support sustainable aquaculture
Date
June 13, 2019
Following the successful opening of Benchmark’s new land-based salmon egg production facility last month - where delegates discussed how breeding and genetics can contribute to the sustainable growth of the aquaculture industry - the Benchmark team are now preparing for...
WAS has a newly elected president: Ph.D. Antonio Garza de Yta from Mexico
Date
June 12, 2019
Ph.D. Antonio Garza de Yta, the current headmaster of the Technological University of the Sea of Tamaulipas, Mexico since 2016, has just been elected President of the World Aquaculture Society, WAS. Information Source: World Aquaculture Society The World Aquaculture Society...