Intelligence
Can artificial intelligence revolutionize barramundi aquaculture?
Artificial intelligence can "push the boundaries of aquaculture" to help meet global food demand, says a University of Queensland researcher.
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy announces unique giant kelp forest restoration project in Tasmania
A first-of-its-kind unique partnership with the Nature Conservancy Australia will seek to restore and "future-proof" giant kelp forests.
Aquafeeds
Metanálisis del aditivo alimentario Novacq en dietas de camarón blanco del Pacífico
El aditivo para alimentos superó a una dieta de control, con animales más grandes y un 25 por ciento más de supervivencia, así como a un alimento comercial de referencia.
Aquafeeds
Meta-analysis of the feed additive Novacq in Pacific white shrimp diets
The feed additive outperformed a control diet – with larger animals and 25 percent greater survival – as well as a benchmark commercial feed.
Innovation & Investment
Tasmania green-lights research into offshore kelp farming
The project will focus on developing technologies suitable for commercial-scale offshore kelp farming and production in Tasmania.
Health & Welfare
Australian shrimp growers demonstrate how to farm black tigers with WSSV knocking on their door
Successfully producing black tiger shrimp in the presence of White Spot Syndrome Virus shows the drive and toughness of shrimp producers Down Under.
Responsibility
A case study of coral aquaculture on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Model generates a coral aquaculture facility on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and a plan for optimal growth time to minimize costs.
Health & Welfare
Single genetic test can now identify all strains of fish virus ISKNV
Scientists developed a new genetic test for infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) that is a threat to barramundi aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
Australian aquaculture producer adopts in-water stunning technology to enhance animal welfare
Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is installing an in-water electrical stunner to enhance animal welfare for its farmed fish.
Intelligence
Tasmanian salmon industry leaders mull their potential, sustainability of the sector
Can Australia be a leader in aquaculture practices and ocean custodianship? Producers make their case at the Tasmanian Salmon Symposium.
Aquafeeds
Practical diet formulation and adoption in tropical spiny lobster aquaculture
Tropical spiny lobster aquaculture development in Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia is motivating efforts to develop commercial feeds.
Responsibility
Australian researchers find microplastics in mussels
Researchers at Flinders University in Adelaide are warning about the presence of microplastics in both farmed and wild-caught seafood.
Aquafeeds
Ridley wins environmental award for fish-free prawn diet
Australia-based Ridley won an environmental award for its fish-free prawn diet, which offers a sustainable, high-performing shrimp feed.
Health & Welfare
Australian research partnership maps the black tiger prawn genome
A collaboration of research institutes and industry has mapped the genome of an iconic Australian seafood species, the black tiger prawn.
Responsibility
SeaStock granted license to commercially sell ‘methane-busting’ seaweed supplement for livestock
SeaStock Pty Ltd has been granted a license in Western Australia to commercially sell a 'methane-busting' seaweed supplement for livestock.
Intelligence
Tasmania passes bill to support offshore marine aquaculture research
Tasmania has passed a bill to enable offshore marine aquaculture research, which will help sustainably grow the salmon farming industry.