By: Ajuzie C.C. and S.N. Danjuma * This article developed by researchers of the University of Jos in Nigeria, investigates the relative importance of aeration in incubation units of eggs of C. gariepinus, as one of the criteria for meeting optimal hatchery conditions in African catfish hatcheries. The African catfish, Clarias gariepinus is a highly adaptable and hardy catfish species....
By: Victoria Alday-Sanz, James Brock, Timothy W. Flegel, Robins McIntosh, Melba G. Bondad-Reantaso, Marcela Salazar and Rohana Subasinghe * This article, developed by a group of shrimp farming specialists, seeks to clarify the meanings of new terms that are frequently used within the international shrimp farming industry when talking about SPF shrimp (Free of Specific Pathogens) and their correlation with...
Michael J. MacLeod, Mohammad R. Hasan, David H. F. Robb & Mohammad Mamun‑Ur‑Rashid* This study developed by a international group of academics and researchers based on the UK, Italy and Bangladesh quantifies the global GHG emissions from aquaculture (excluding the farming of aquatic plants), with a focus on using modern, commercial feed formulations for the main species groups and geographic...
By: The Fishmonger* As we enter the New Year ‘The Fishmonger’ is wondering if we are going to see some innovation in promoting seafood and especially getting the consumers more engaged in purchasing more and obtaining more confidence. As we enter the New Year ‘The Fishmonger’ is wondering if we are going to see some innovation in promoting seafood and...
By: Ph.D. Stephen G. Newman* The Office International des Epizooties was founded almost 100 years ago. Its stated mission is to ensure the transparent dissemination of animal health challenges with the goal of ensuring optimal animal health largely via education. The question is: Are they fulfilling their mandate to help aquaculture become sustainable? The Office International des Epizooties, known by...
By: Sarah Cornelisse* What gets you to open the emails that land in your inbox or to click on an advertisement that appears in your social media feed? Perhaps you are drawn to humor or to images of practical applications for products. Now, consider how you develop your own online marketing. What gets you to open the emails that land...
