Aquaculture could enhance Mediterranean Sea urchin fishery
Although researchers in several countries are working to enhance sea urchin fisheries or commercial production, the development of a major commercial industry has been restrained by the lack of cost-effective production technology.
Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, part 1
Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture involves cultivating fed species with extractive species that utilize inorganic and organic wastes for their growth.
Tropical sea cucumber culture
Advances in the culture of sea cucumber species are countering the overexploitation of wild populations. Protocols for intensive hatchery production are well established, and juvenile production efficiency has improved.
Sea cucumbers enhance IMTA system with abalone, kelp in China
In the authors’ recent study, sea cucumbers were added directly to abalone cages with no modifications of the culture equipment to form a simple, low-cost IMTA production system.
In South Africa, abalone farming goes for gold
Poaching has plagued South Africa’s abalone to the point of decimation. Aquaculture is putting the shellfish back in the water, and back on menus.
Inside the commercial production of artemia biomass in Ecuador
Author discusses the development of commercial production of artemia biomass in Peru and Ecuador as an important feed for maturation of shrimp broodstock in hatcheries.
Least-cost formulation software in shrimp aquafeed production
The use of properly and efficiently formulated feeds using least-cost formulation software is an important determinant of a successful crop.
‘Model’ tilapia venture shows mettle in Mozambique
On the shores of Lake Cahora Bassa, Chicoa Fish Farm hopes to create a ripple effect to improve fish supply and quality of life for an impoverished region.
Ballan wrasse offer efficient, environmentally friendly sea lice control
The Ecofish project is developing the commercial rearing of Ballan wrasse and methods for use of the fish to control sea lice in cod and salmon cages.
Enhanching sustainability with integrated multitrophic aquaculture
A project in Canada is assessing the industrial potential for integrated multitrophic aquaculture in raising kelps and blue mussels along with salmon.
Queen conchs conservation through aquaculture, education
While queen conchs have supported ocean fisheries for centuries, declining populations and catches have prompted management measures and aquaculture development.
Bold Visions for India’s Aquaculture Future, Powered by PechaKucha: Shrikumar Suryanarayan
Shrikumar Suryanarayan delivers his PechaKucha presentation at the Global Aquaculture Alliance's annual GOAL conference, held this year in Chennai, India.
Effluent permits commonly required by governments
A major environmental concern related to shrimp aquaculture is the potential water pollution from the release of effluent into water bodies.
Use of spirulina in larviculture
Spirulina platensis is an edible planktonic filamentous bluegreen algae that can be used in fish feeds and as a supplement when feeding prawn larvae.
Mexican startup offers DIY aquafeed solution by upcycling wastewater
MicroTERRA is a promising Mexico-based startup developing systems that use microalgae to turn fishpond wastewater into protein for fish feed.
Documentary to depict ‘what we should demand’ from aquaculture
Dutch team behind “Aquaculture Pioneers” aims to portray cutting-edge fish farming around the world when it is released in 2021.
Love thy neighbor: Ireland’s Clew Bay embraces aquaculture area management
Aquaculture producers in Ireland’s Clew Bay prove that organized clusters can mitigate biosecurity risks and can even raise their profile with consumers.
Power move: Japanese energy firm getting in on RAS shrimp
Kansai Electric Power (KEPCO) is building an RAS shrimp farm near Tokyo, a move that could secure the firm a larger share in a discerning seafood market.