Raise the flag: South African veterinarian develops three-tiered tilapia-health system
South African veterinarian Gillian Taylor has developed a three-flag system to improve health management and biosecurity for the country’s tilapia farmers.
Sea purslane research at Mote Aquaculture Research Park
The Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Florida is developing a pilot-scale recirculating aquaponic system for the useful halophyte plant sea purslane.
A wider view: Consensus on seafood’s planetary and human health benefits
Several recent reports echo the message that eating sustainable seafood can help save the planet while making significant gains in public health.
Composting of seafood processing sludge
Study evaluates if controlling maturation stage during seafood sludge composting through turning improves the process in comparison to static composting.
Can shellfish growers cash in with nutrient trading?
In Maryland and Virginia, developers can buy credits from oyster farmers to offset their assumed environmental impacts. Can "nutrient trading" work?
Waste in aquaculture, Part 2
Part 2 of this article reviews proper waste production from feed, chemicals and pathogens in an effort support improved and sustainable aquaculture production.
Waste in aquaculture: Part 1
A review of various aspects of waste production from aquaculture, their sources and components, and methods of management for different culture systems.
Oyster farm water quality and hydrodynamics in Chesapeake Bay
Study looks at how water quality and hydrodynamics vary among Chesapeake Bay oyster farms, as well as the differences inside and outside grow-out areas.
Channel catfish production in biofloc technology systems
Study evaluates production characteristics, minerals, off-flavors and water quality dynamics on channel catfish reared in used and in new biofloc water.
The social network: A key to building an effective AIP model
To recruit fish farmers into an aquaculture improvement project (AIP), a Wageningen University researcher finds “tell your friends” has tremendous value.
Energy use in aquaculture pond aeration, Part 2
Prof. Boyd writes that his calculations suggest that the efficiency of shrimp pond aeration could be improved with internal combustion engines and drive trains.
Energy use in aquaculture pond aeration, Part 1
Prof. Boyd discusses energy use in aeration for aquaculture production systems, along with rates, types of aerators, motors and electricity generation.
British Columbia salmon farmers wary of Liberal government’s aquaculture plans
The Canadian Liberal Government’s announcement of Aquaculture Act left the industry feeling anxious while some stakeholders say they were completely left out of the process.
Bold Visions for India’s Aquaculture Future, Powered by PechaKucha: Shrikumar Suryanarayan
Shrikumar Suryanarayan delivers his PechaKucha presentation at the Global Aquaculture Alliance's annual GOAL conference, held this year in Chennai, India.
Precision fish farming: A new framework to improve aquaculture, Part 2
Proof-of-concept studies for precision fish farming would be easier in laboratories, but demonstrating effects in full-scale farming conditions is critical.
Precision fish farming: A new framework to improve aquaculture, Part 1
A review of technology usage in finfish aquaculture, future application possibilities for precision fish farming (PFF) and guidelines for research.