Aquafeeds
Fishmeal and fish oil alternatives are here but a greater scale is needed for true impact
While salmon farmers are reducing fishmeal and fish oil usage, alternative ingredients are promising but supplies need scaling up, feed experts say.
Responsibility
Ongoing shifts from fishmeal and fish oil in aquafeeds require careful attention to habitat impact trade-offs
As the aquaculture industry expands, a standardized approach to assess the impact of aquafeeds on biodiversity can inform decision-making.
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.
Aquafeeds
New metric from Stirling aims to help fish farmers boost nutrition retention
A new "nFIFO" metric may help fish farmers boost nutrient retention, reduce waste and lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
Intelligence
High dietary fish intake may slow disability progression in multiple sclerosis
A study finds that consuming lean and oily fish may slow multiple sclerosis progression, but more research is needed.
Intelligence
Can omega-3 fatty acids from fish eggs improve recovery and aging? Scientists aim to find out.
Norwegian scientists are exploring if omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish eggs can boost recovery and healthy aging.
Intelligence
Can omega-3s slow down the aging process?
Study suggests omega-3s, vitamin D and strength training can slow biological aging and boost health in older adults.
Intelligence
A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth: UCLA study
A diet rich in omega-3s and fish oil supplements may slow prostate cancer growth and delay aggressive treatments in early-stage cases.
Intelligence
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to reduced cancer risk, highlighting potential benefits of fish oil
A new study found that higher omega-3 and omega-6 levels in fish oil may lower the risk of up to 19 types of cancer.
What aquafeed ingredients can substitute for krill meal? Research team develops a method to find out
Aquafeeds
What aquafeed ingredients can substitute for krill meal? Research team develops a method to find out
“We now have the methodology to determine if an ingredient can replace krill meal in a plant-based diet,” said Dr. Rick Barrows, author of a recent study.
Responsibility
Collaboration launches low-impact shrimp from Ecuador on the French market
A new product line minimizes the carbon footprint associated with shrimp farming while enhancing social impact initiatives in Ecuador.
Aquafeeds
Can microalgae treat wastewater and be a valuable alternative fish feed ingredient?
Stian Borg-Stoveland of the University of Agder says Norway’s priority when developing salmon feed is alternative ingredients for oils and proteins.
Fisheries
From waste to value: Upgrading marine oils from cod on-board deep-sea vessels
There is a large potential to upgrade currently wasted raw materials like cod residuals into high-quality marine oils for feed ingredients.
Fisheries
Frustrated aquafeed companies decry stagnant Northeast Atlantic blue whiting quota negotiations
Aquafeed companies will bail on the blue whiting fishery unless coastal states agree to quotas aligned with scientific advice. Time is running out.
Aquafeeds
Life cycle inventories of marine ingredients
Marine ingredients are typically lower in environmental footprint vs. terrestrial ingredients but fisheries stock status must be considered separately.
Fisheries
Panama pelagics fishery graduates from FIP to MarinTrust certification
In a first, a fishery and its associated fishmeal and fish oil production sites earn MarinTrust certification via its improver program.