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We Need to  Interest the Uninterested!

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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...

Microalgae Aquaculture: Growing the Next Generation of Painkillers

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 * 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...

Can Pakistan Become the Next Powerhouse in Shrimp Farming?

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* 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...

SCA: Women & Children First

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* 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...

Alternative Strategies to Combat Antibiotic-Based Treatment in Aquaculture

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*By Kunal Samadhan Tayde, Nayan Chouhan, Manish Kumar and Bhavesh Choudhary Antimicrobials have significantly enhanced the health and well-being of animals; nevertheless, their effectiveness has been undermined by the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in reaction to their use. The emergence of AMR in farmed fish is a significant concern in aquaculture. Alternatives to antimicrobial treatments include effective husbandry, appropriate...