‘Model’ tilapia venture shows mettle in Mozambique
On the shores of Lake Cahora Bassa, Chicoa Fish Farm hopes to create a ripple effect to improve fish supply and quality of life for an impoverished region.
Importance of aeration intensity for nitrification in biofilms in intensive biofloc systems
This study evaluated the importance of aeration intensity for the nitrification process in biofilm in intensive biofloc technology aquaculture systems.
Recovering nutrients from seafood processing water
A research project from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shows the potential of recycling nutrients from seafood processing waters back into the food chain.
Production of Pacific white shrimp in sandy soils in Indonesia
Study demonstrated the viability of L. vannamei culture in sandy soils and lined ponds using relatively high shrimp densities, with the best results produced at a stocking density of 100 shrimp per square meter, which produced the best growth and survival rates and FCR.
Farms’ removal signals new paradigm for BC salmon industry
A closure of ultimately 17 farms over the next five years will create a farm-free migration corridor for wild salmon on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Nitrogen, phosphorus, eutrophication and effluent standards for aquaculture certification
Prof. Boyd discusses eutrophication of water bodies, effluents and nutrients from aquaculture facilities, and aquaculture certification along with the difficulties to develop maximum acceptable concentration limits and load limits for nitrogen and phosphorus discharge.
Ocean Rainforest foresees a bright future for ocean plants, and not just in Asia
Faroe Islands company believes nutritious and fast-growing seaweed is a versatile raw material and the oceans’ best defense against climate change.
Energy efficiency in pumping systems on aquaculture farms
An increase in diesel price and a drop in international market prices are forcing Ecuador’s shrimp farming sector to search for sustainable strategies to reduce production costs and help achieve maximum operational efficiency.
Report calls for changes to Scottish salmon sector
Wide-ranging recommendations to the Scottish salmon sector include increased government oversight and mandatory reporting of disease outbreaks, fish mortalities and sea lice numbers.
Management of non-hazardous solid waste in shrimp farms
Shrimp farms generate non-hazardous solid waste. Use of a sanitary trench helps comply with environmental legislation, improves biosecurity and minimizes contamination risks.
GOAL 2018 presentation: Jennifer Bushman
For "Thoughts on the Future of Aquaculture," speakers were asked to speak about "building confidence in aquaculture." This week's presentation features Jennifer Bushman, Route to Market Services.
Water temperature in aquaculture
In general, water temperature cannot be controlled, so aquaculture operations must be timed to correspond to temperature. Measurements are critical for efficient operations.
Changing the production chain of Amazonian pirarucu
Studies in Brazil over the last five years addressed the challenges facing commercial producers of the important, air-breathing, freshwater fish pirarucu in order to support and expand production.
GOAL 2018 presentation: Robert Jones, The Nature Conservancy
From the exciting session, "Thoughts on the Future of Aquaculture" at GOAL, is Robert Jones, global aquaculture lead at The Nature Conservancy.
GOAL 2018: PechaKucha, featuring Matthew Thompson
Matthew Thompson of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at New England Aquarium speaks as part of the "Thoughts on the Future of Aquaculture in the PechaKucha Style" at GOAL 2018.
Inside the commercial production of artemia biomass in Ecuador
Author discusses the development of commercial production of artemia biomass in Peru and Ecuador as an important feed for maturation of shrimp broodstock in hatcheries.