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Urban Aquaculture and Recirculation Systems: Could Urban Aquaculture Be the Next Food Revolution?
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* By Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D. The idea of producing fish within cities using recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) is appealing: total control minimal water use, biosecurity, traceability, and proximity to the consumer. But, as I have insisted on other occasions, not every proposal being promoted today is viable. The problem is not usually the technology itself, but rather the...
Offshore Seaweed Farming Is Gaining Momentum: Needs Less Hype and More Substance
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By: Lindsey White Seaweed is having a moment. Whether it’s being hailed as a climate solution, a superfood,or a miracle input for regenerative agriculture, seaweed seems to promise a fix for everything. It’s easy to get swept up in the optimism — but as someone who works on seaweed aquaculture, I believe the most important story isn’t about hype or...
Impact of Novel Feed Ingredients on Growth, Digestibility, Enzymes, and Gene Expression in Pacific White Shrimp, Penaeus vannamei
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By Aquaculture Magazine Editorial Team As aquaculture strives for sustainability, replacing fish meal in shrimp diets remains a challenge. This study explores an innovative combination of poultry by-product meal, insect meal, rapeseed meal, peanut meal, single-cell protein, and fish waste. Results show improved growth rates, efficient nutrient utilization, and stable gene expression, proving that alternative protein sources can sustain shrimp...
Non-Native Species Fuel Over a Third of Global Aquaculture Annually
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By Francisco J. Oficialdegui and Antonín Kouba In recent decades, global aquaculture production has grown substantially because of rising global food demand and technological advances allowing diversification and intensification. Its rapid global expansion has also resulted in the translocation of species beyond their native ranges. Although non-native farmed species are highly productive and contribute significantly to the global food supply,...
Krill Meal Boosts Growth and Survival in Atlantic Salmon Smolts After Seawater Transfer
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By Aquaculture Magazine Editorial Team The global salmon aquaculture industry increasingly seeks sustainable feed solutions. Krill meal (KM) provides essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, astaxanthin, and choline, improving salmon growth, feed efficiency, and health. In a 116-day field trial, 10% KM diets showed 4.8% higher growth and 22% lower mortality, highlighting KM´s potential to enhance fish welfare and farm...
Beyond SPF: The New Era of High-Energy Ionization Sterilization in Polychaetes
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* By Leslie Newmann and Jose I. Curiel The global shrimp industry operates under constant pressure to maximize production while facing the ever-present threat of viral and bacterial pathogens. This article presents a technological breakthrough that was developed after years of research and refinement. This breakthrough achieves the clinical sterility of polychaetes without compromising the nutritional profile that is vital for...