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.
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?
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.