For decades we’ve known that well-designed genetic selection programs can result in major gains in fish production. However new research into Atlantic salmon, spearheaded by Dr. Alicia Bertolotti, has highlighted a hitherto untapped resource of genetic variation that could help unlock even greater production benefits. Information source: Xelect / media release The most common type of genetic variant distinguishing individuals...
BioMar is one of 10 collaborative partners to join the end-to-end value chain-wide consortium in the React-First project. It is led by carbon recycling biotechnology company Deep Branch, which has pioneered a process that uses microbes to convert carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and turns them into high-value proteins. Information source: BioMar / media release “What is fascinating for BioMar...
Launching globally in the coming months, Vitalis PRIMA is a new marine broodstock diet from Skretting that supports the health of parent fish and young fry, thereby improving the performance of hatchery systems globally. Vitalis PRIMA, which will replace Vitalis CAL, incorporates some of the latest technology to come from ground-breaking dietary research as well as invaluable commercial input from broodstock and hatchery managers. It is...
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is once again proving its versatility as a major player in the global Aquaculture Industry with plans for a new Aqua FeedTech extrusion facility. Information source: CAT / media release The CAT AQUA FeedTech Center will be the first of its kind in Canada, that is available to third parties, and will exist as...
eFishery’s services include smart feeding devices, marketplaces, and financing. While studying aquaculture at Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology, Gibran Huzaifah started a catfish farm. By the time he graduated, Huzaifah had 75 catfish ponds. Written by: Khamila Mulia / Kr-asia.com Seeking ways to improve his yields, he drew from his own experience and discussions with other farmers, and realized that the...
With a leap forward in AI and computer vision, XpertSea lets shrimp farmers measure, track and manage their animals with nothing more than a smartphone Information source: XpertSea / media release XpertSea, a Canadian technology company that makes aquaculture more profitable and sustainable, today announced a leap forward in AI that lets shrimp farmers use their smartphone to capture...
The College of Fisheries here will conduct a four-week free-residential training on “aquaclinics and aquapreneurship development”from November 3. Written by: special correspondent /TheHindu.com The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management and the National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, are supporting the training program, according to dean of the college A. Senthil Vel. The training program is aimed at creating self-sustainable employment...
The newest location for the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is officially open for business. The state-of-the-art facility, located in Victoria, PE, was acquired by CAT in early 2020 and became the third location for the company, tripling its Canadian footprint and expanding the already best-in-class research services in Health and Nutrition. Information source: CAT / media release Since occupying...
The Nature Conservancy recently announced it will help struggling oyster farmers impacted by COVID-19 and the economic downturn by purchasing 5 million surplus oysters and using them in nearby oyster restoration projects. The initiative is done in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts and in coordination with similar efforts undertaken by U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the...
TheUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Myanmar, Ms. Aler Grubbs, launched the newly developed Shwe Ngar (Golden Fish) mobile phone application (app) for fish farmers in a virtual event. U Nyunt Win, Director, International Relations and Projects Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Department of Fisheries, and U Win Kyaing, Secretary-General, Myanmar Fisheries Federation, and representatives of WorldFish also spoke at the event. Information...
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, which forms part of the Cadman Capital Group’s Aquaculture Division, has successfully cultured its first run of Native Flat Oysters on land, with plans to increase the production of the species imminently. Information source: Orkney Shellfish Hatchery / press release The hatchery, which is located on the pristine waters of Orkney, Scotland, announced its plans for Native Flat Oyster production in August, with the...
When defining what cages to install in a farm, various factors must be taken into consideration. These factors include water depth, currents, water temperature, expected fouling accumulation, oxygen saturation, potential storm risk, and more. Written by: Elihai Radzinski / Director Fibras Industriales S.A After considering the data and company policy it will be decided what dimension cages to be used,...
