BioMar announces a new RAS feed concept, LARVIVA ORBIT, that aims to improve the efficiency of marine nurseries. It will support an industry move of a prolonged time at the hatchery for fry before they are transferred to sea. This will aid in the expected acceleration in the use of RAS technology in marine nurseries, and thereby support the development...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency, is hosting a stakeholder webinar regarding updates to the Emergency Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). ELAP provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised aquatic animals for livestock and feed losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events or loss conditions, including blizzards and wildfires,...
The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to public health and society impacting all communities and individuals. People are now adopting a New Normal way of life, in which everyone needs to wear a mask in a public space, maintain social distancing, check the temperature frequently for self-monitoring, and meticulously select food for consumption than ever before. In fact, how...
Poseidon Ocean Systems, a Campbell River company specializing in the development of salmon farming infrastructure and life support systems, was awarded one of two grand prizes of $150,000 from the inaugural BC Aquaculture Innovation Awards. The competition was sponsored by Innovate BC and the Province of British Columbia to highlight innovative technology within the industry. Information source: Poseidon Ocean Systems...
Skretting is one step closer to validating a new ingredient and reaching our Sustainability RoadMap 2025 ambition. eniferBio, the Finnish biotech start-up and winner of the 2020 Nutreco Feed & Food Tech Challenge, today announced the successful completion of process piloting trials and the beginning of the next phase - testing of its Pekilo mycoprotein in its R&D facilities at Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) in...
The date for WA2021 #AquacultureNow is approaching and registrations are now open. From November 15 to 19, the city of Mérida, Mexico will become the world capital of aquaculture, by celebrating the maximum meeting of the WAS. Information source: WAS / media release The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) invites all the productive, academic, business, student, governmental and organizational sectors involved...
Enzootic Genetics & Innovation, NRGene and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will create a new technological consortium to apply the latest genomic selection technologies developed by NRGene for the enhancement of Enzootic’s freshwater shrimp breeding program and performance of its proprietary all-female populations. Information source: NRGene / press release Enzootic Genetics & Innovation, an animal biotechnology, and genetics company leading the...
The inaugural Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium is a conference for early-career professionals, graduate students, researchers, restoration experts, and aquaculturists. While we welcome attendees from all locations, the Symposium will focus on emerging science and innovative approaches to advance the oyster population of Chesapeake Bay. Information source: NAA / media release Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium Date: Thursday, June 3, 2020 Symposium: 10:45 AM - 4:00...
Many people in Myanmar suffer from poor nutrition because they eat too many carbohydrates – primarily rice – and too little protein. One way to overcome poor nutrition is to expand small-scale aquaculture by increasing the number of fishponds and stocking existing water bodies with protein-rich fish. This is the ambition of the Fish for Livelihoods project, led by WorldFish and supported by USAID. The...
The NEOM Company and Tabuk Fish Company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a fish farm to promote the aquaculture industry in the region, both within artificial lakes and natural waters. Written by: Zainab Mansoor / GulfBusiness.com The MoU also aimed to apply a new generation of aquaculture technologies in the NEOM region, and to establish a solid...
Scoot Science, the premier ocean forecasting technology company for aquaculture businesses, continues to expand its presence in Canada with the addition of Business Development Specialist Craig Blackie. Through this role, Blackie will develop sales channels while implementing programs for Scoot Science that support the interests of aquaculture companies, first nations groups, government agencies, and environmental organizations. Information source: Scoot Sciene...
Leading environmental and water services provider, Enva, has announced a partnership that will see it become the sole distributor for Amiad Water Systems in Ireland while also making the company’s products available to its UK customers. Information source: Enva / press release Amiad is a world leader in water treatment and filtration solutions, with nearly 60 years of field experience...
