Aquaculture of pelagic fish, part 4
Mahimahi, also known as dolphin fish and dorado, has long been recognized as a high-value pelagic fish with excellent potential for aquaculture.
Shrimp farming in Madagascar
Most potential sites for future shrimp farming are located on the western coast of Madagascar, on large, flat, and relatively bare salt marshes called “tannes.”
Paddlefish culture emerging in United States
Paddlefish are related to sturgeons and highly valued for their grayish-black roe, which is processed into caviar, and boneless, firm, white meat.
Arizona project integrates aquaculture with agriculture
While farming shrimp in Arizona seems impossible, abundant supplies of saline groundwater have allowed the development of a viable industry.
Tilapia farming in Ecuador
Tilapia farming in Ecuador has developed rapidly as a consequence of major shrimp epidemics experienced in the last decade.
Commercial tilapia production in Panama
In the 1990s, commercial tilapia production in Panama turned to semi-intensive and intensive operations, using pelleted and extruded feeds.
Tilapia culture in Arabia
Tilapia culture in Arabia stands a good chance of success, as the species can adapt to a wide range of water salinity and temperatures.
Tropical abalone culture in Philippines
The relatively short culture period and an established export market for tropical abalone make it a strong aquaculture candidate.
Breaking barriers: Commercial success of recirculation in Mexico
When Maricultura del Pacifico's recirculation system for its maturation facility achieved stable water quality, the company capitalized on the technology's benefits.
Yellow perch aquaculture potential remains unproven
The economic feasibility of yellow perch culture on a commercial scale is unknown. Marketing and biological constraints must be addressed.
Freshwater prawn farming in Brazilian Amazonia shows potential for economic, social development
Survey responses from farmers and public institutions support the development of freshwater prawn aquaculture in Amazonia.
Shrimp farming in New Caledonia
Shrimp farming in New Caledonia has an important economic impact, through exports and by providing jobs in rural areas.
Integrated system for microalgae, nursery seed clam culture
The University of Georgia Marine Shellfish Laboratory developed an integrated system to produce both algae and northern quahog seed clams.
Bead filter enhances RAS for tilapia production
The performance of a bubble-washed bead filter with partial solids removal was evaluated at the University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff.
Top eel farm upgrades effluent treatment in Netherlands
The largest eel farm in the Netherlands, Nijvis, invested in an expanded, state-of-the-art effluent treatment system.
Tilapia farming in Ontario, Canada
Eastern Tilapia Inc. in Ontario, Canada, is proving that recirculating culture systems can be set up in and run in unconventional locations.