Bacterioplankton communities and their temporal dynamics in a biofloc shrimp culture system
An understanding of rearing water microbiota and factors influencing their dynamics is key for effective management of biofloc shrimp culture systems.
Aquaculture researchers begin work on first non-lethal immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon
Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon that could monitor all aspects of fish health.
Effects of sodium humate and probiotics on Pacific white shrimp
Adding sodium humate enhances growth, digestive enzymes and immune enzyme activity of L. vannamei by improving the water microbial community.
Scotland wins bid to host international sea lice summit
Scotland will host the biennial International Sea Lice Conference in 2024, after a successful bid led by SAIC.
Could a probiotic combination drastically improve oyster larvae survival?
Treating oyster larvae with specific combinations of probiotics can "significantly boost" their survival rates, says a new study.
Australian aquaculture producer adopts in-water stunning technology to enhance animal welfare
Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is installing an in-water electrical stunner to enhance animal welfare for its farmed fish.
Dissolved oxygen is a major concern in aquaculture. Here’s why.
Demand for dissolved oxygen is high in modern, intensive aquaculture, so DO concentration must be continuously maintained by mechanical aeration.
Health test for salmon smolt may improve survival chances
Nofima scientists have developed a test that measures the immune status of salmon smolt that could increase the smolts’ chances of survival.
How brown seaweed extracts impact black tiger shrimp postlarvae
Dietary inputs of methanol and ethanol from seaweed extracts improve growth, survival, antibacterial activities and immune responses of P. monodon.
Biotech startup FeedVax nets funding to develop oral vaccine for fish
Argentinian biotechnology startup FeedVax has received funding from Conservation International Ventures to develop an oral vaccine for fish.
Protection by novel RNA nanovaccine against White Spot Syndrome Virus in shrimp
A safe, effective and field-applicable RNA nanovaccine can be realistically designed against infectious diseases affecting aquaculture.
Dietary passionfruit peel powder boosts Nile tilapia immunity
Dietary supplementation with passionfruit peel powder stimulates the immune, antioxidant systems of Nile tilapia cultured in biofloc systems.
Assessing bactericidal activity of peracetic acid to selected fish pathogens in RAS water
RAS producers should know about the effectiveness of peracetic acid in reducing populations of specific bacterial pathogens.
Kames and Xelect partner on steelhead trout genetics
Scottish aquaculture genetics company Xelect is partnering with U.K. steelhead trout producer Kames Fish Farming on a selective breeding program.
Gene editing eyed as a potential sea lice solution
A Nofima-led study is exploring the possibilities of using gene editing to make salmon more resistant to sea lice.
Dietary nucleotide supplementation of Pacific white shrimp farmed in intensive outdoor ponds
Dietary nucleotide supplementation could optimize performance, profitability and disease resistance in intensive shrimp ponds.