Conscious coupling: Can IMTA gain a foothold in Europe?
Integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) isn’t widely practiced in Europe but new findings indicate that farming multiple species on one site can work.
Kelp parachutes: Green gravel reforestation projects showing promise
Researchers are growing kelp seedlings on ‘green gravel’ and then scattering them on the ocean floor, where they’ll hopefully anchor and flourish.
Aquaculture aids the restoration of iconic Caribbean shellfish queen conch
Dr. Megan Davis has written the book on culturing queen conch and will form a course to teach responsible practices to Caribbean communities.
The need for ex-situ macroalgal germplasm banking for conservation, industry and food security
Author discusses ex-situ macroalgae germplasm seed banking for the preservation of heirloom strains, biodiversity and ecosystems.
Study: Mariculture offers economic benefits for India’s coastal regions
Mariculture offers a "bright business prospect" for India's coastal region, according to a new CMFRI study.
Community-focused research project to explore regenerative farming in Australian waters
A community-focused research project will explore the responsible growth of regenerative farming in waters off the New South Wales coast.
Meet the woman who’s pioneering commercial kelp farming in New York
Former professional basketball player Sue Wicks launches New York’s first commercial kelp farm, spearheading a growing industry for the state.
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.
Plankton communities in shrimp monoculture, integrated biofloc system
The authors performed a study to assess the plankton community in an integrated biofloc system with Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) and red algae (Gracilaria birdiae).
Lobster aquaculture in eastern Indonesia, part 1
Lobster cage culture has great potential in Indonesia. The current industry consists of about 1,000 small-scale farm units, many of which raise lobsters in polyculture with seaweed and grouper.
Advancing the ecosystem services of aquaculture
The Nature Conservancy was inactive in aquaculture until new program leader Robert Jones joined. His focus is on the positive outcomes of responsible aquaculture.
Nutrient recycling and circular economies can support sustainable intensification of aquaculture, part 2
Whether aquaculture can meet global seafood demand depends on the impacts of variables like climate change and marine ecosystem stability.
Marine aquaculture and ocean deacidification technology
Current deacidification techniques are limited to bench scale, highlighting need for sustained R&D before implementation is possible.
Making the case for a seafood-based economy
The “Towards a Seaweed Based Economy” report made the case that poor nutrition is the major cause for the pandemics of obesity and several chronic diseases. It recommended increased use of food-production systems like integrated multi-trophic aquaculture.
Mariculture projects in Rio de Janeiro
A partnership among the private, academic and government sectors is advancing the development of mariculture in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ongoing projects include a marine fish hatchery, demonstration unit and experimental integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system.
Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, part 2
Regulatory frameworks and financial incentives may be required to fully realize the benefits of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems.
Global area estimate for marine aquaculture development
Authors quantified the environmental niche and inferred the global habitat suitability index of the 102 most farmed marine species using four species distribution models.
New ingredients for shrimp feeds, Part 2
"New" ingredients like seaweed meals, particularly from various kelp species, provide trace minerals and vitamin A, and increase the palatability of shrimp feeds.