Aquafeeds
Study evaluates effects of dietary astaxanthin on farmed fish growth and feed utilization
Dietary astaxanthin improves fish growth, reduces feed conversion and enhances antioxidant capacity and immune function.
Fisheries
Biogeographic and nutrient data for the world’s fishes identifies ideal portfolios of seafood consumption for every country
Fisheries allocation-optimization approach using biogeographic and nutrient data can identify the fish species each country should be consuming.
Intelligence
New group OLAS may signal a new era for responsible aquaculture in Latin America
Regional organization unites industry players in Latin American aquaculture under a shared agenda of sustainability and global competitiveness.
Health & Welfare
Study shows potential of a marine bivalve as a natural solution for vibriosis control in tilapia farming
P. undulata is a promising biocontrol for vibriosis in tilapia farming and a novel strategy for disease management and reducing antibiotics.
Health & Welfare
Strong biosecurity and genetic foundation being built for domesticated black tiger shrimp in Brazil
A blueprint for the Brazilian shrimp industry demonstrates the potential for local breeding programs to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.
Aquafeeds
Global map of fishmeal and fish oil plants seeks to improve seafood traceability and management
Knowing the spatial distribution of fishmeal and fish oil plants can help promote seafood traceability and manage social, environmental and economic impacts.
Health & Welfare
Seeking novel approaches to harmonize animal health and welfare in modern aquaculture
Aquatic Life Institute's Tessa Jane Gonzalez says incorporating animal welfare into aquaculture decision-making has strong ties to sustainability.
Responsibility
Can burying sulfide with reactive iron capture millions of tons of carbon?
Enhanced sulfide burial seen as a scalable, cost-effective pathway to mitigate the carbon footprint of fish farming and a tool for climate solutions.
Health & Welfare
From bees to shrimp: How buzz around innate immunity could reshape production and disease prevention in shrimp aquaculture
A new technique tapping into innate immunity and first proven in honeybees could mark a major shift in disease prevention in shrimp aquaculture.
Intelligence
¿Debería modificarse la terminología estándar que describe la acuacultura ‘en alta mar’?
Un nuevo estudio sostiene que el término acuacultura “en alta mar” debería dividirse en dos parámetros separados: distancia desde la costa y exposición a la energía.
Responsibility
Study: Accessible Amazon fishes provide win-wins for conservation and public health
Findings suggest an opportunity to build awareness around the nutritional and conservation benefits of consuming resilient fish species.
Intelligence
Should the standard terminology describing ‘offshore’ aquaculture be changed?
A new study contends the term “offshore” aquaculture should be resolved into two separate metrics: distance from shore and energy exposure.
Fisheries
Genetic study of Alaska red king crabs suggests species is more diverse and resilient to climate change
Using whole genome sequencing, researchers find substantial genetic diversity in king crabs, with up to six or seven genetically distinct populations.
Aquafeeds
Estudio reevalúa la cantidad de peces silvestres necesaria para los alimentos acuícolas
¿Es el uso de peces silvestres en la acuacultura mayor de lo que se suele afirmar? Un investigador afirma que un enfoque más amplio puede calcular mejor la biomasa silvestre utilizada en los alimentos acuícolas.
Aquafeeds
Study re-evaluates the wild fish required for global aquaculture feed
Is aquaculture’s use of wild fish greater than commonly cited? Researcher says a broader approach can better calculate wild biomass used in aquaculture feed.
Health & Welfare
Fish health research team puts mucosal mapping technology to the test
How well does mucosal mapping technology measure and evaluate mucosal epithelia in the skin, gills and gastrointestinal tract of 15 fish species?