Innovation & Investment
Oceanloop nets millions in loans to build first land-based shrimp farm in Spain
Oceanloop's $38 million loan will be used to build a land-based shrimp farm in Spain and expand operations in Germany.
Intelligence
Can GIS-based proxy models estimate aquaculture production capacity?
GIS-based carrying-capacity evaluations can be dynamic decision-support tools providing insights for aquaculture spatial planning and management.
Health & Welfare
Assessing the use of image analysis in breeding programs for growth and yield traits in meagre
Multi-trait selection captures genetic variability and can possibly detect fish with superior genetic potential while reducing human error.
Innovation & Investment
Can a genomic chip in Galician mussels lead to improved seafood traceability?
A new genomic chip guarantees the authenticity of Galician mussels, leading to improved seafood traceability and food fraud prevention.
Fisheries
Spanish fishers embracing fisheries management app
Gulf of Cádiz fishers are using the ProPesca fisheries management app to responsibly oversee fisheries and ensure their livelihoods.
Intelligence
New ‘plug-and-play’ digital aquaculture system promises semi-autonomous operation
Researchers have designed a low-cost sensor system to help aquaculture producers digitalize operations without complex technical expertise.
Intelligence
Pollack culture in Spain
Pollack adapts well to captivity, spawns naturally and has good growth rates. It can be considered likely to have successful culture in Atlantic Europe.
Innovation & Investment
Innovative aquaponics system frugal with fluids
As global demand for food rises, the focus on water resources will intensify. In Berlin, a four-year research project is demonstrating the feasibility of aquaponics, which can drastically cut water inputs.
Intelligence
Human enteric viruses in shellfish, part 4
Pathogenic noroviruses have been identified in shellfish from various countries in Europe. The major cause of outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis in humans, norovirus infection is transmitted three main ways, led by consumption of shellfish.
Health & Welfare
Sea bream price integration along value chain in Spain
Work by the authors analyzed price competition for farmed sea bream from Greece, Turkey and Spain across the value chain.