Aquaculture in the third millennium
The Conference on Aquaculture in the Third Millennium in Bangkok had the objective of developing policies to promote sustainable development of aquaculture.
Aquaculture Exchange: Daniel Benetti
University of Miami professor says the U.S. seafood marketplace needs to embrace 'plate-sized' fish if a domestic aquaculture industry is to become sustainable and profitable.
Aquaculture Exchange: Dr. Tom Zeigler
The World Aquaculture Society’s latest Lifetime Achievement Award recipient reflects on 50 years in the business of producing high-quality, nutritious feeds for the poultry, livestock and aquaculture industries.
Global trends in antimicrobial use in aquaculture
Estimating global trends in antimicrobial use in aquaculture in 2017 and 2030 to help target surveillance efforts and antimicrobial stewardship policies.
Quantifying greenhouse gas emissions from global aquaculture
Quantifying greenhouse gas emissions for global aquaculture indicated that the industry accounted for only 0.49 percent of anthropogenic GHG emissions in 2017.
The Nature Conservancy defines restorative aquaculture in new study
The Nature Conservancy's latest study sets out a standard definition of and global principles for restorative aquaculture.
SeaWeb Seafood Summit: Can impact investment ‘save’ aquaculture?
Impact investment, which seeks environmental and social returns in addition to profits, was examined during a SeaWeb Seafood Summit panel.
Aquaculture Exchange: Michael Rubino, NOAA
Social license – a community’s acceptance and support of an industry’s presence – is a key factor in aquaculture’s growth prospects. It’s a major obstacle U.S. waters, in particular. Michael Rubino of NOAA Fisheries discusses the challenges.
With executive order in hand, will USA get in the aquaculture game?
An executive order has prioritized marine aquaculture development in U.S. waters, leaving members of the seafood industry feeling hopeful for the future.
Government policies key to aquaculture development
Government policy and regulation are great determiners of whether aquaculture succeeds. Despite the spending of millions of government dollars on research and extension services, aquaculture production in the United States is declining.
EPA rule-making for aquaculture effluents in the United States
The history of how aquaculture's connection to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System of the Clean Water Act is an interesting topic.
The global footprint of shellfish and algae aquaculture and its implications for production, environmental impact and biosecurity
Study characterizes cultivation techniques, farm siting, management and regulations to mitigate risks and maximize the benefits of aquaculture.
Aquaculture is winning, Rabobank analyst explains
Aquaculture is the “winning protein,” according to a new Rabobank report that its author, Gorjan Nikolik, said is intended to draw the bank’s agro-industry clients to opportunities in the fish farming business.
Blue food solutions
Although state-of-the-art research has led to breakthroughs in cost efficiency, productivity and sustainability, further advances will be needed to support expansion of the industry to meet growing seafood demand. The North Atlantic Seafood Forum identified challenges and proposed solutions for varied issues.
Aquaculture byproducts improve sustainability of seafood value chains
Tons of aquaculture byproducts are available as sources for fishmeal and fish oil to supplement the supplies obtained from fisheries. Innovative technologies are supporting more efficient use of these by-products in aquafeed.
Geotextile bags enhance effluent management in demo aquaculture system
One promising new technology for dewatering aquaculture solid waste is the use of geotextile bags: porous, sealed tubular containers constructed of high-strength, woven polyethylene material.
Investors see a flurry of activity putting aquaculture on fast-forward
Aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing food sector, yet many investors have stayed away. A string of summer deals indicates a shift.
Bloggin’ up to Boston: Quick hits from Seafood Expo North America
News and notes from Seafood Expo North America in Boston, Mass., USA, 19-21 March, 2017. Posts by James Wright, Editorial Manager of the Global Aquaculture Alliance.