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...
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...
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,...
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...
* 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...
By Aquaculture Magazine Editorial Team Global aquaculture has expanded more than thirtyfold since 1970 and is now practiced in nearly 200 countries, becoming a central pillar of the world’s food system, yet this growth remains highly uneven: 90% of global production is concentrated in only 10 countries. Such imbalance raises concerns about missed opportunities, limited diversity, and the resilience of...
