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How aquaponics is transforming the Texas prison system
Date
June 10, 2019
The Aquaponics Association's Senior Advisor, Kate Wildrick, interviewed Sergeant Mac McLeon to learn more about how aquaponics is transforming the Texas prison system. Sergeant McLeon is a TEDx presenter and his message of change and transformation has inspired thousands across...
Low trophic aquaculture on the spotlight in new EU funded project
Date
June 7, 2019
Over 70 scientists and industry professionals from 16 countries gathered in Tromsø, Norway to launch the EU funded AquaVitae project. Information source: AquaVitae project Press Release Over the next four years, they will work to increase aquaculture production of lowtrophic...
Sustainable Aquaculture Accelerator Program HATCH Blue is calling for applications
Date
June 6, 2019
HATCH is aiming at accelerating 14 sustainable aquaculture technology startups per cohort, applications are now open under www.hatch.blue/apply and will close applications on the 28th of June. Information source: HATCH Blue press release 2018 has been a very busy year...
Aquatic E&D Inc prevails the Pentair aquaculture division closing
Date
June 5, 2019
Tides change as they may; with recent news of Pentair closing their aquaculture division, Aquatic Equipment and Design reaches out not only to their customer base but the aquaculture community to assure them they still have a partner in aquaculture...
With Maine property officially purchased, Whole Oceans moves ahead with planned salmon RAS facility
Date
June 3, 2019
Written by: Madelyn Kearns / Seafood Source.com Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) company Whole Oceans has completed the purchase of a parcel of property in Bucksport, Maine, U.S.A., where it plans to raise Atlantic salmon, the firm announced recently. A sale...
F3 Fish Oil Challenge prize money doubles
Date
May 31, 2019
Veramaris remains in lead at halfway point of global aquaculture feed competition Information source: F3 Challenge / Press release The F3 Challenge prize has doubled thanks to a generous donation of $100,000 from the sustainable aquaculture investment fund Cuna del...
Pentair closes lackluster aquaponics operation
Date
May 30, 2019
US aquaculture equipment supplier Pentair has closed its aquaponics operation in the US state of Minnesota, citing its below expectations performance, the Star Tribune reported. Written by: Undercurrent News.com The Urban Organics operation in St. Paul grew Arctic char and rainbow trout as...
New research on Atlantic salmon scale growth
Date
May 29, 2019
Research from Dr Katie Thomas of the Marine Institute has investigated the mechanisms for growth mark formation in scales of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar Linnaeus) and the cause of variations in scale growth measurements. Written by: editorial / Marine Institute...
The Environment Agency launches Sustainable Aquaculture Policy for Abu Dhabi
Date
May 28, 2019
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, EAD, has announced a Sustainable Aquaculture Policy for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi geared towards promoting the growth of a competitive local aquaculture industry that will assist in reducing pressure on the severely exploited...