Biomarker applications in fish aquaculture
Biomarkers can evaluate the nutritional, immune, physiological and health status of cultured fish, anticipate stress and disease and support management.
Investments in fish health and welfare drive record survival rates for Scottish salmon
New data reveals investments in fish health and welfare since 2018 have led to record-high survival rates for Scottish salmon.
Fish Welfare Initiative launches project to introduce pre-slaughter stunning tech for farmed fish in India
A new project aims to introduce pre-slaughter stunning in India, improving fish welfare despite adoption and scalability challenges.
Vaccine research project receives $1m to combat antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
The project advances the vaccine’s commercial development and uptake in Vietnam's aquaculture sector to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Effects of dietary tannin on ammonia stress resistance in Pacific white shrimp
Study provides insights into the adaptation of Pacific white shrimp to ammonia stress by enhancing immune function through tannins in feeds.
California bans octopus farming and sales, citing animal welfare concerns
California bans octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products, citing animal welfare and environmental sustainability concerns.
Partnership aims to boost efficiency and fish welfare through expanded ROV use in salmon farming
Underwater Contracting and Mowi plan to expand ROV use in salmon farming to boost efficiency and fish welfare in aquaculture.
Effect of feeding Pacific white shrimp with fresh green macroalgae Chaetomorpha clavata
Replacing half of the feed with the macroalgae C. clavate can reduce costs in Pacific white shrimp culture, making it a candidate for co-cultivation.
Study: 83% of southern Europeans support humane fish slaughter
Most southern Europeans support humane fish slaughter, underscoring the value of animal welfare for Greece’s aquaculture industry.
Study shows mycelium boosts disease resistance in Atlantic salmon
MycoFence® β-glucan boosts disease resistance in Atlantic salmon better than yeast-based options, offering benefits for aquaculture.
FAI aims to boost fish welfare in Egypt with new partnership
New FAI partnership with CLAR aims to transform Egypt’s fish welfare practices, enhancing tilapia health and industry sustainability.
Study reveals how salmon adapt to low hydrogen sulfide in RAS
Study shows salmon can adapt to low hydrogen sulfide in recirculating aquaculture systems, improving fish health and aquaculture practices.
Influence of a microalga extract on immune responses and resistance in Pacific white shrimp
Results recommend a 1 percent concentration of P. cruentum for dietary inclusion for P. vannamei, but other immunological parameters must be evaluated.
New Tesco seafood procurement policy addresses welfare of farmed decapod crustaceans
Tesco has implemented a new procurement policy aimed at improving the welfare of farmed decapod crustaceans like shrimp.
What can coho salmon teach us about sea lice resistance in Atlantic salmon?
Studying coho salmon’s sea lice resistance could lead to genetic advances to better protect Atlantic salmon, Nofima scientists say.
Study looks at how mechanical delousing and fast growth rates impact salmon fillet color
A new Nofima study reveals that mechanical delousing and fast growth negatively impact salmon fillet color.