Selection program produces channel catfish with improved processing yield
A selection program can produce channel catfish with smaller heads relative to their body weights to deliver higher dress and fillet yields.
Paddlefish culture expanding beyond U.S., Russia, China
Although U.S. hatcheries aid stocking programs, paddlefish culture has not been commercialized. Russia and China raise the fish for meat and caviar.
Hybrid soft corals could produce novel pharmaceuticals
Hybrid soft corals Sinularia maxima and S. polydactyla contain numerous compounds that have potential for important pharmaceutical activities.
Northcod project aims for sustainable, profitable cod farming in northern Europe
The varied partners in the NorthCod project aim to improve cod broodstock management and production practices in northern Europe.
White shrimp culture in China performance and impacts
The introduction of specific pathogen-free white shrimp brought both a new species and new ideas to China’s aquaculture industry.
Tips for growing bigger shrimp
Research at the Oceanic Institute found that white shrimp grown in a raceway at high density could reach 34-grams in 155 days with minimal water use.
Freshwater prawn seed production, culture expand in Vietnam
Hatchery development for freshwater prawns, based on the modified greenwater system, is making expansion of aquaculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta possible.
Tropical abalone DNA reveals untapped growth potential
Tropical abalone has aquaculture potential, since it is amenable to traditional selective breeding and modern DNA techniques to help reduce inbreeding.
Queen conchs conservation through aquaculture, education
While queen conchs have supported ocean fisheries for centuries, declining populations and catches have prompted management measures and aquaculture development.
What is chem-free shrimp?
The use of phosphates to protect shrimp moisture has been questioned due to abuses. The alternative demand for chem-free shrimp can involve similar abuses and deception.
Research yields improvements in oyster hatchery management
A project between an oyster hatchery and a university is working on a selective-breeding program for silver- or gold-lip pearl oysters in Indonesia.
Focus on cost efficiency maximizes profits
Profitability in the shrimp industry is increasingly related to business factors. Cost effectiveness is a better profit strategy than simple cost reduction.
A review of European marine finfish hatcheries
As European aquaculture continues to diversify in the marine fish sector, technology advances and methodology in marine finfish hatcheries are proving vital.
Chlorine dioxide offers seafood treatment alternative to aqueous chlorine
Chlorine dioxide effectively reduces microorganisms on seafood and could be used as a processing treatment to improve shelf life and product safety.
Shrimp peeling, an automated approach
Farmers in developing countries often choose manual labor for shrimp peeling. Although expensive, machine peelers offer versatility and efficiency.
High-pressure processing of oysters
A U.S. study found that high-pressure processing reduced Vibrio vulnificus levels in oysters and can help extend their shelf life.