* By FishProf For years, sustainable seafood certification has been touted as a market-based solution, a shining beacon guiding shoppers, restaurants, and retailers towards a healthier ocean. But if sustainability is the goal, why did the entire edifice of certification collapse into irrelevance the moment politics took center stage and U.S. tariffs entered the scene? For years, sustainable seafood certification...
* By Stephen Newman, Ph.D. The term “probiotic” is applied to bacteria for a wide range of purposes, typically without adequate consideration of what rigorous scientific studies actually demonstrate about the specific effects and benefits of those microbes. I am of the opinion that purported mechanisms of action for this commonly used term, as applicable to shrimp farming, are inaccurate for...
By Antonio Garza de Yta, Ph.D In all the years I’ve been writing this column, I had never received as much feedback as I did on the last edition. Truly, “influencers” “excelsheeters” are something aquaculture experts deal with every day. However, the comment that caught my attention most was from my good friend and financial expert Ali Abdulhussain, a young...
* By Dr. Johan Svenson Millions of people suffer from the devastating effects of opioid addiction, so finding alternative ways to manage pain is a global priority. It may seem unlikely, but a toxic microalgae — a former villain, now potential hero — could help reduce our reliance on opioids in the future. Below I explain how farming a specific...
* By Philip Buike Pakistan shares the same climatic conditions as the Gujarat region of India (an area with a booming shrimp industry), so it has the same low land and labor costs and also could certainly benefit from a boost in hard currency generating exports, shrimp farming would appear to stand out as a logical option. However, as we...
* By Seafood Consumers Association The necessity for seafood-focused education tailored for women and children arises from the intricacies of nutritional needs, consumption habits, and health risks associated with seafood intake. Women, particularly during pregnancy and lactation, as well as young children, are vulnerable whose diets should be emphasized to ensure adequate nutrient intake while mitigating potential health risks from environmental...
