Greenhouse-enclosed superintensive shrimp production
As an alternative to pond production, U.S. scientists have developed bio-secure greenhouse-enclosed raceways for intensive shrimp production with limited water exchange.
Inline quality assurance, part 1
However, starting with high-quality ingredients does not ensure high-quality feed unless strict guidelines are implemented in all processing cost centers.
Mixed-cell raceways offer best of two water worlds
One solution to the problems with raceways is to convert them into a series of counter-rotating mixed cells that act as hydraulically separated round tanks.
Aquaculture Exchange: Peter Bridson
Peter Bridson, who steered aquaculture research for Seafood Watch and its highly influential marketplace recommendations for six years, now runs his own consultancy, Seagreen Research. He discusses global food security, certification standards and gradually changing perceptions about farmed salmon.
Aquaculture Exchange: Tom Pickerell
The technical director for the U.K. seafood industry authority, Seafish, talks to the Advocate about the challenges facing aquaculture expansion and why it will be seafood that fills the protein gap that many are expecting in the future.
Aquaculture UK: Stepping up to the plate
There’s considerable opportunity to grow the UK aquaculture industry. At the Aquaculture UK exhibition and conference in Aviemore, Scotland shows the way.
Measuring impacts of marine aquaculture partnerships
A survey of aquaculture partnership participants helped understand problems and perceptions associated with the expansion of U.S. marine aquaculture.
Aquaculture tourism: An unexpected synergy for the blue economy
Greece is embracing aquaculture tourism initiatives, leveraging sustainability and immersive experiences to enhance a thriving blue economy.
Strategies for reducing the phosphorus impact of freshwater fish farms
Greater knowledge of phosphorus processes is essential to reduce phosphorus pollution from open-flow fish farms and improve environmental performance.
Microalgae production technologies for hatcheries
Microalgae – an important live feed in shrimp and fish hatcheries – can be produced in both open and closed systems, with the latter having some advantages.
Advancing shrimp farm technologies support greater efficiencies, sustainability
Todays' shrimp farm technologies include biosecurity protocols, stocking densities according to pond design and aeration levels, and best practices for pond preparation and feed and water management.
Precision fish farming: A new framework to improve aquaculture, Part 2
Proof-of-concept studies for precision fish farming would be easier in laboratories, but demonstrating effects in full-scale farming conditions is critical.
Partnership to bring microbiome technologies to shrimp-producing countries
KYTOS and I&V Bio are collaborating to bring microbiome technologies to shrimp-producing countries and benefit the aquaculture industry.
ThisFish Inc. launches seafood sector software directory
The directory has 60 filters and contains nearly 350 software, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies for the seafood sector.
Genomic prediction possible with low-density marker panels
Evaluating the use of lower-density SNP panels to accurately predict breeding values for four species shows potential for broader application.
Sturgeon aquaculture and conservation trends
Reviewing the main innovative applications in sturgeon aquaculture and conservation, and the research needed for production and management programs.
Status and future prospects of blockchain application in worldwide fisheries and aquaculture
Enhancing the adoption of blockchain in fisheries and aquaculture should address suitability, incentives and trust factors.
USSEC, partners establish Asian aquaculture feed formulation database
To help produce high-quality aquaculture feeds, the U.S. Soybean Export Council spearheaded the Asian Aquaculture Feed Formulation Database project, designed as a reference tool for individuals involved in feed formulation, ingredient purchasing, quality control and research.