Pacific Islands communities support aquaculture development
Threats from overfishing and climate change highlight the need for alternative methods of local seafood production and economic advancement throughout the Pacific Islands. Ongoing work with giant clams, pearl oysters and crabs helps meet consumer needs and replenish stocks.
Aquaculture in Canada: status, perspectives
Canada exports farmed seafood products to more than 22 countries and is the main seafood supplier to the U.S. market. Finfish, primarily salmon, production is strong and shellfish production is growing, but diversification will be imperative to maintain competitiveness.
With growing demand for sustainably farmed seafood, Oman tests the waters with shrimp farming in the desert
Shrimp farming in the desert may seem outside the box for the Middle East region, but Oman is keen to develop its aquaculture sector.
With entrenched aquaculture views, Alaska weighs its future in farming
The word aquaculture is a dirty one in Alaska, where finfish farming is firmly prohibited. But if your farm fits a certain description, permits to proceed can indeed be obtained.
Effects of aquaculture on China’s marine fisheries over the past 30 years
First evaluation of statistical data on aquaculture development effects on marine wild fisheries and contributions to their sustainable management.
Nutrient retention efficiencies in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture
First quantitative estimates for nutrient retention in IMTA systems show a large fraction of released nutrients retained by extractive species and harvested.
Byproduct utilization for increased profitability, part 5
Fish protein hydrolysates have been used in the food industry for the development of antioxidants, emulsifiers, flavoring agents, anti-bacterial agents and feed. As natural products, they have a growing acceptance, since natural products are preferred by some consumers over industrial products.
Microorganisms and feed management in aquaculture
Shrimp are the most commercially important aquaculture animals that utilize a significant amount of microorganisms in their diet.
Effects of Bacillus velezensis dietary supplementation on growth and health of Pacific white shrimp
Assessing the B. velezensis BV007 supplement to promote growth, enhance immune response and modulate intestinal microbiota of L. vannamei shrimp.
El ojo en el cielo: Europa emplea satélites para avanzar la acuacultura
Copernicus, el Sistema de Observación de la Tierra de 4.300 millones de euros de la Agencia Espacial Europea, tiene beneficios potenciales para la pesca y la acuacultura. El proyecto SAFI se está acercando al sector acuícola en relación al aprovechamiento y el monetizado de este servicio único desde allá arriba.