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MSU technologies lead to better survival, bigger catfish for Mississippi producers
Date
February 21, 2019
Mississippi State-developed vaccination technologies are being commercialized to help the catfish industry save millions for the state that leads the nation in production. Written by: Vanessa Beeson Photo credit: Kenner Patton / MSU website In 2018, 160 catfish operations across...
Journal of experimental biology: Returning chum salmon shift metabolism to cope with different river temperatures
Date
February 20, 2019
From the rivers of the Pacific Northwest to those of Russia and Japan, tenacious adult chum salmon converge on their spawning grounds in autumn and early winter to reinitiate the cycle of life. However, Takaaki Abe from The University of...
Study backs biofloc benefits in shrimp production
Date
February 19, 2019
Biofloc systems could allow shrimp farmers to double stocking densities without impacting growth rates, according to the results of a new study published in the journal Aquaculture. Written by: Rob Fletcher / editor The Fish Site Increasing stocking densities tends...
Micronesia president orders review of tuna fishing policies
Date
February 18, 2019
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a small 600-island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a little more than 100,000 people, has ordered an official review of its tuna fishing policies and practices, the Marianas Variety reports. Written by: editorial / Undercurrent...
Sea cucumber aquaculture for Solomon Islands
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February 16, 2019
For the people of the Solomon Islands, the sea cucumber is just a slug-looking creature that helps to keep their bays and lagoons clean of pollutants. But in China, they are a delicacy essential for a range of traditional dishes – and...
This mollusc tooth could be key to next-gen energy technology
Date
February 16, 2019
Molluscs that scrape algae off ocean rocks using extremely hard, magnetic teeth could help lead to a huge variety of new technology, including wear-resistant coatings and nano-scale energy materials. Written by: editorial / Institution of Mechanical Engineers / IMECHE.org Photo...
Hendrix Genetics and Nutreco partner to deliver sustainable shrimp solutions in Ecuador
Date
February 15, 2019
Hendrix Genetics, in partnership with Nutreco and Ecuacultivos, will invest in Ecuador to establish a state-of-the-art shrimp hatchery. The hatchery will deliver high quality, high health Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) post larvae to Ecuadorian farmers. The new joint venture...
Cambodian aquaculture league launched
Date
February 15, 2019
American Soybean Association (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) leaders joined Cambodian and U.S. government officials and partners on February 5th in Phnom Penh to launch a strategic partnership that will grow trade and development of Cambodia’s...
Senator Murkowski Reintroduces GE Salmon Labeling Bill in the US
Date
February 14, 2019
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reintroduced the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act, continuing her years-long fight to ensure that any salmon that is genetically engineered be clearly labeled. Written by: press release / Lisa Murowski The bill is co-sponsored by...