A salmon farm in Dubai, because of course
Last year Dubai-based Fish Farm LLC sold the first batch of salmon to be born and bred in the United Arab Emirates. More are certainly coming.
Net gains in aquaculture net technology
The aquaculture industry is paying greater attention to net technology, in terms of materials and maintenance, because of its impact on the bottom line.
Steel cage salmon farm designer ramping up with capital infusion
Poseidon Ocean Systems recently netted $5 million in funding to build inventory, enhance engineering and increase international sales efforts.
Seaspiracy film assails fishing and aquaculture sectors that seem ready for a good fight
Seaspiracy, a new Netflix documentary-style film, depicts the fishing and aquaculture in an ugly fashion but the industry response is swift.
Nanobubbles, aquaculture and a world of possibility
Nanobubble technology can boost aquaculture water quality and fish growth while cutting energy costs. Growers and investors are seeing the potential.
Manolin begins automated disease alert system for salmon farmers
Norway-based software and data analytics firm Manolin launched a service to automatically alert farmers about nearby non-notifiable diseases.
Assessment of microalgal biomass as a fish oil replacement in Atlantic salmon diets
The inclusion of a microalgal biomass in salmon feeds shows potential use throughout the whole production cycle from parr to harvest size.
Novel formulations of aquafeeds use alternative ingredients based on sustainability
Sourcing alternative ingredients for aquafeeds based on sustainability and circular economy principles are viable solutions for aquaculture.
GOAL 2021: Can green financing further sustainable seafood development?
The Global Seafood Alliance’s seventh virtual GOAL conference session delved into the role of green financing in fueling seafood’s transformation.
Assessing the effect of photoperiod manipulation on Atlantic salmon growth, smoltification and sexual maturation
Evaluation of photoperiod influence on salmon smolts suggests that an artificial winter signal would benefit RAS post-smolt production.
New tool enables continuous monitoring of fish farming operations
Manolin has added real-time systems integrations onto its platform, enabling continuous monitoring of fish farming operations.
Moleaer: Nanobubble technology a good fit for semi-closed salmon systems
Nanobubble technology company Moleaer’s collaboration with Grieg and CPI Equipment results in lower oxygen use on a semi-closed salmon farm.
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht Nation renew five-year salmon farming protocol
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht First Nation have renewed a five-year protocol to guide salmon farming practices on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Some First Nations are asserting their right to farm salmon, despite pending government closures
With salmon farm closures imminent, some First Nations are taking action to preserve ocean-based farming and assert Indigenous sovereignty.
Canada renews licenses for BC salmon farms outside Discovery Islands until spring 2023
The Canadian government has announced a two-year renewal of licenses for BC salmon farms outside of the Discovery Islands.
Semi-closed salmon farm ‘of national significance’ meets resistance in Scotland
Scotland's National Park officials oppose the development of a semi-closed-containment salmon farm, despite its "national significance."
The color of salmon: How fish farmers can add value by focusing on pigmentation
Are Norwegian salmon fillets getting paler? Researchers there are poring over pigmentation data to find commonalities in the color of salmon.
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.