Land-based drip-irrigated culture of sea lettuce
A laboratory prototype methodology was developed for cost-effective, water-sparing drip-irrigation of seaweeds as a model for larger-scale land-based units.
Canada invests in ‘clean-tech’ aquaculture
A handful of aquaculture companies in British Columbia are upgrading to "clean-tech" equipment to make their businesses more sustainable and efficient.
Development of inland saline-water aquaculture in Punjab, India
The successful development of aquaculture for shrimp, carp and other species in inland areas waterlogged with saline waters in the State of Punjab, India, shows the potential for this activity in the 1.2 million hectares of these areas in northern India.
Toxicity of chemical substances in aquaculture
Prof. Boyd discusses toxicity of chemical substances in aquaculture systems and the difficulties in establishing safe concentration limits for toxic metabolites.
Fish farmers seek non-lethal deterrence for persistent predators
Seals have always preyed on Scotland’s salmon farms. As their population rises, producers seek alternative deterrence techniques to solve the problem.
The blue dimensions of aquaculture
Authors review global aquaculture production, including development, farming systems, environmental concerns and further growth potential.
Parasite control in aquaculture takes teamwork
Researchers in Australia are experimenting with a biological control for warmer climates: a parasite-eating shrimp popular with aquarium enthusiasts.
With entrenched aquaculture views, Alaska weighs its future in farming
The word aquaculture is a dirty one in Alaska, where finfish farming is firmly prohibited. But if your farm fits a certain description, permits to proceed can indeed be obtained.
Global area estimate for marine aquaculture development
Authors quantified the environmental niche and inferred the global habitat suitability index of the 102 most farmed marine species using four species distribution models.
Shrimp pond preparation crucial for production, disease prevention
Preventing diseases is a major concern in shrimp farming. Pond preparation focuses on avoiding the carryover of disease organisms from one crop to the next.
Haiti’s hatchery of hope
Built on a dream of feeding some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, a charity-built tilapia hatchery in Haiti now learns to stand on its own.
Advancing the ecosystem services of aquaculture
The Nature Conservancy was inactive in aquaculture until new program leader Robert Jones joined. His focus is on the positive outcomes of responsible aquaculture.
Microbial activity assessment based on hydrogen peroxide decomposition rates
Fast, easy, reliable method offers great potential for all aquaculture systems There is a widespread need for cultivation-free methods to quantify the viability of microbial communities in aquatic environments. This demand also exists within the aquaculture industry, where rapid and reliable methods for measuring bacterial activity and bioavailable organic matter in water are increasingly required.
In-pond raceway culture of red tilapia
This demonstration project featuring in-pond raceway system technology in one raceway at a commercial red tilapia farm in Honduras showed the potential for increasing production with no water exchange.
Integrated utilization of microalgae grown in aquaculture wastewater
A study shows that wastewater from recirculating aquaculture systems is suitable for microalgal cultivation and that sludge amendment to the wastewater increases production.
Thoughts on pond fertilization
Prof. Boyd provides additional insights into fertilization of aquaculture ponds, discussing phytoplankton requirements, organic and inorganic fertilizers, and other relevant aspects of pond management.