Aquafeeds
How does nanoselenium supplementation impact Nile tilapia?
Nanoselenium supplementation increased its bioavailability and improved overall growth as well as the omega-3 fatty acid content of tilapia.
Intelligence
Nofima develops fast tests for fatty-acid composition in salmon fillets
Norwegian research institute Nofima has developed methods for the rapid measurement of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in salmon fillets.
Aquafeeds
Improving the lipid profile of black soldier fly larvae
Black soldier fly larvae fed with marine-based substrates displayed an improved lipid profile with higher polyunsaturated fatty acid levels.
Aquafeeds
Long-term dietary replacement of fishmeal, fish oil in rainbow trout
This study evaluated the effects of replacing fishmeal and fish oil with a plant-based diet in juvenile and on-growing rainbow trout from first-feeding.
Aquafeeds
Production of fatty acid, protein by Nannochloropsis in flat-plate photobioreactors
This study examined changes in the biochemical composition of the microalga Nannochloropsis sp. cultivated as a potential feedstock for aquafeeds, and presents results on its productivity, protein content and lipid composition.
Responsibility
Integrated utilization of microalgae grown in aquaculture wastewater
A study shows that wastewater from recirculating aquaculture systems is suitable for microalgal cultivation and that sludge amendment to the wastewater increases production.
Aquafeeds
Production of omega-3 enriched tilapia through dietary algae meal or fish oil
This study evaluated the effect of diets supplemented with fish oil and algae meal for LC-PUFA enrichment on juvenile Nile tilapia. The experimental diets have promise as a feasible option for enriching omega-3 content in tilapia fillets.
Aquafeeds
It takes guts to advance sustainability in aquaculture
With byproducts representing between 25 to 50 percent of the weight of various fish species, we need to be looking at how the entire fish is being used: even the heads, guts and skin.
Intelligence
Are omega-3s in farmed jade perch as high as believed?
Farmed jade perch – similar to other cultured fish species – is only rich in omega-3 fatty acids if its diet consists of these nutrients in high amounts. How does it compare to the wild fish?
Responsibility
Phytoplankton in aquaculture ponds: Friend or foe?
A vigorous phytoplankton bloom will support a healthy benthic community and will contribute significantly to stabilising and maintaining adequate pond water and bottom quality.
Aquafeeds
GOAL video: Breaking aquaculture’s dependence on fishmeal, fish oil
Giovanni Turchini, associate professor at Deakin University (Australia) spoke at the GOAL 2016 conference in Guangzhou, China, and gave a comprehensive historical look at global fishmeal usage.
Intelligence
Telling aquaculture’s story, with every sale
In his latest piece for the Advocate, industry veteran Phil Walsh, VP of Growth for Alfa Gamma Seafood Group in Miami, says aquaculture stakeholders should seize every opportunity to promote their products’ positive attributes in the face of stiff opposition.
Aquafeeds
Feed supplementation with menhaden oil elevates omega-3 HUFAs in catfish fillets
Studies at the Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center show that adding menhaden oil to catfish diets can produce fillets with more omega-3s.