Responsibility
Sustainable mollusk farming project aims to boost food security in Asia
New global research initiative targets more sustainable, resilient mollusk farming in Asia amid climate and food security challenges.
Responsibility
Philippines designates new MPA to protect marine life and support local communities
The Philippines has designated the Bitaug MPA, protecting marine life and supporting local livelihoods through community management.
Innovation & Investment
Is Africa a ‘new Asia’ for aquaculture?
Now is the time for investment in efficiency improvements, better genetics, health management and more competition and innovation in the feed sector. Let's not perpetuate the myth that just a little more investment in some technical solutions will solve the problems in Africa.
Aquafeeds
Aquaculture Exchange: Lukas Manomaitis, USSEC
The U.S. Soybean Export Council is a huge supporter of aquaculture growth globally, as so many aquafeed formulators rely on U.S. soy to create nutritious diets. The Southeast Asia senior technical advisor for USSEC’s aquaculture program talks about this symbiotic partnership.
Aquafeeds
ASAIM addresses challenges to growth of marine fish farming in Southeast Asia
In its efforts to advance sustainable aquaculture practices and the use of soy-based feeds in Southeast Asia, the American Soybean Association International Marketing Program (USAIM) has identified several challenges.
Health & Welfare
Tilapia production in Asia
Tilapia production in Asia focuses on either fresh whole fish or larger frozen whole fish or fillets, depending on farm size, cash flow and other factors.
Health & Welfare
Larviculture protocols for cobia
While Asia’s more extensive approaches for cobia larviculture are effective, more intensive methods are used in the Americas. Most facilities still rely heavily upon wild-capture broodstock.
Responsibility
Genetic improvement of carp reduces poverty, hunger in Asia
Genetic improvement breeding programs for carp in a number of Asian countries have delivered genetically fast-growing strains to farmers and producers.