Aquaculture 2019: Triennial meeting examines global industry status
The triennial Aquaculture 2019 meeting – which also celebrated the 50thanniversary of the World Aquaculture Society – featured all segments of the aquaculture value chain during 104 technical sessions.
Acuacultura 2019: La reunión trienal examina el estado global de la industria
La reunión trienal de Acuacultura 2019, que también celebró el 50 aniversario de la Sociedad Mundial de Acuacultura, presentó a todos los segmentos de la cadena de valor de la acuacultura durante 104 sesiones técnicas.
Global brine shrimp supply a potential bottleneck to aquaculture expansion, part 2
Shrimp larvae do not need artemia, but they need its nutrients. A synthetic artemia can support aquaculture’s increasing role as a responsible provider of food for the world’s growing human population.
Aquaculture 2016: Examining the industry’s role in the food system
A wide range of important topics was discussed at the Aquaculture 2016 conference and trade show in Las Vegas last week. Editor Emeritus Darryl Jory shares his notes from the four-day event, which occurs every three years.
Updates on shrimp diseases AHPND, NHP at Aquaculture America 2018
Several shrimp-disease papers were presented at Aquaculture America 2018, including one on the detection of AHPND at a site in the United States.
University of Waterloo opens research facility to study effects of climate change on fish stress
The University of Waterloo has opened a new research facility to study the effects of climate change on fish stress.
Prevention of WSSV: Water management strategies
White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) is a virulent pathogen that is threatening shrimp farming industries worldwide.
Aquafeed moonshots at the F3 ‘talent show’
At the F3 (fish-free feed) Companies Got Talent event in Burlingame, Calif., last week, alternative (non-marine) aquafeed ingredient companies spoke of decoupling aquaculture from fishmeal and fish oil in their quest for greater sustainability.
Mullet-based diets show promise as aquafeed ingredient
Findings of recent feeding trials with Siberian sturgeon and redfish demonstrate that mullet-based feeds can be substituted for traditional fishmeal resources.
Las dietas a base de lisas rayadas son prometedoras como ingrediente de alimentos acuícolas
Los hallazgos de recientes ensayos de alimentación con esturión siberiano y corvina roja demuestran que los alimentos tradicionales a base de lisas rayadas pueden sustituir a los recursos tradicionales de harina de pescado.
Zero exchange, aerobic, heterotrophic systems: key considerations
Most environmental concerns about aquaculture practices can be addressed effectively by zero exchange, aerobic, heterotrophic culture systems.
Evaluating hydrolysates as functional ingredients in Pacific white shrimp feeds
An evaluation of hydrolysates shows that cost-benefit, availability, quality and efficiency must be considered for feeding Pacific white shrimp.
Go beyond PCR for better aquafeed biosecurity
Authors discuss issues with using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for pathogen detection regarding the biosecurity of formulated aquafeeds.
Yendo más allá de la PCR para una mejor bioseguridad de los alimentos acuícolas
Los autores discuten problemas con el uso de la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) para la detección de patógenos con respecto a la bioseguridad de los alimentos acuícolas formulados.
Addison Lawrence, dedicated shrimp aquaculture researcher, remembered
Dr. Addison Lee Lawrence, a well-known shrimp aquaculture researcher who authored or co-authored many Advocate articles, passed away in October at the age of 86.
Counterpoint: Marine ingredients are stable in volume, strategic in aquaculture nutrition
IFFO Director General Petter M. Johannessen says fishmeal and fish oil offer unmatched nutrition and benefits to fuel aquaculture’s growth trajectory.
As ‘unprecedented’ wildfires burn across Canada, Nova Scotia seafood sector feels the heat
With wildfires raging across Canada, Nova Scotia's seafood industry faces lobster fishing, aquaculture and supply chain disruptions.
Lab evaluation methods quantify probiotic benefits
Due to the inherent complexities of field testing, definitive laboratory-based test methods can better quantify probiotic benefits.