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UAPB Researcher: Arkansas Can Grow Shrimp in Fresh Water
Date
August 7, 2026
By Steve Brawner University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) researcher is studying how Arkansas freshwater aquaculture farms could grow white leg shrimp, a saltwater creature. The product is currently imported into the United States. But Dr. Yathish Ramena, director...
New GFCM Publication Showcases Results of Research Program on Red Coral in the Mediterranean Sea
Date
August 7, 2026
By GFCM/FAO Red coral (Corallium rubrum) is an emblematic species of the Mediterranean Sea, long valued and harvested in the region for millennia. In the past, its shallow populations were nearly depleted in some areas due to excessive fishing pressure....
FoodTechBangladesh Inaugurates Aquaculture Centre of Excellence in Mymensingh
Date
August 7, 2026
The entity aims to bring farmers, researchers, businesses and public institutions closer together. The five-year public-private partnership was co-funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and co-implemented by Larive International and LightCastle Partners. FoodTechBangladesh inaugurated some days...
Eumofa Analyzes the Causes of the Downward Trend in Consumption of Fish and Aquaculture Products in the EU
Date
August 7, 2026
✓ Consumption fell from 12.94 million tons in 2014 to 10.25 million tons in 2023, representing a 21% decrease. ✓ Spain, along with Portugal, leads in the consumption of these products. ✓ In countries like Italy and Poland, on the...
First Water Signs USD 5.77 Million Contract to Complete Phase 1 Expansion in Iceland
Date
July 31, 2026
Norwegian company First Water announced that has signed a USD 5.77 million contract with precast concrete specialist Overhalla Betongbygg for the final part of Phase 1 of its land-based salmon farming facility in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland. The contract covers approximately 4,300...
Australian Free CSIRO Program Helps Small to Medium-Sized Aquaculture Enterprises in Research and Development Plans
Date
July 31, 2026
They are invited to apply for the latest “Innovate to Grow” program. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization returns to the Australian people USD 5.91 for every USD 0.70 invested The free eight-week online program “Innovate to Grow”, delivered...
Leading Canadian Fish & Aquaculture Research Institute Joins Initiative to Fully Use Each Fish
Date
July 31, 2026
By: Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Québec-based Merinov becomes first research facility and first Québec organization to sign the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge Merinov, one of Canada’s leading fish and aquaculture research centers, has signed the 100%...
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2027 Conference Program Call for Proposals Is Open
Date
July 31, 2026
By: Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global s Experts in aquaculture, blue foods strategy and policy, processing and equipment, automation and machine learning, consumption trends and more can apply to speak at the largest seafood trade event in the world. Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is now accepting speaker and session applications...
Dr. Foluke Areola Makes History as First African President of the World Aquaculture Society, Outlining Vision for Sustainable Global Food Security
Date
July 31, 2026
Distinguished Nigerian fisheries leader steps into global governance to amplify African voices, foster youth and women empowerment, and drive innovation across international aquatic food systems. In a historic milestone for international aquatic agricultural governance, Nigerian fisheries and aquaculture authority Dr....