What is the role of bacteria in aquaculture ponds?
Prof. Boyd discusses the role of bacteria in the biological dynamics of ponds as essential for maintaining proper ecological function and adequate water quality.
Low-tech aquaponic production of European carp and leafy vegetables
European carp stocking densities impact growth performance, water quality and yield of leafy vegetables in a low-tech aquaponics pilot system.
Resistance and resilience of small-scale RAS
Study shows that microalgae assists the stability of small-scale RAS, and that microalgae can be used to manipulate the bacterial community.
How aquaculture furthers the Blue Growth Initiative
Blue Growth is as an integral part of sustainable global development and the Food and Agriculture Organization's Sustainable Development Goals as they relate to conservation of marine resources.
Climate change likely already affecting global food production
Study of potential impact of observed climate change on the yields of 10 global crops show a likely 1 percent average reduction in consumable food calories.
Are global nutritional needs being met?
This study shows that the global agricultural system currently overproduces grains, fats and sugars while production of fruits and vegetables and protein [including seafood] is insufficient to meet the current population’s nutritional needs.
Sizes of substances dissolved or suspended in water
Prof. Boyd discusses concentrations and abundance of diverse substances dissolved and suspended in water, which may be either very large or extremely small.
Early-warning pilot project in Thailand aims to reduce risk of shrimp disease
A group of NGOs and businesses is developing tools and interfaces aimed at helping farmers reduce disease outbreaks both individually and at the area level.
SeaWeb Seafood Summit in Thailand highlights rise of worker voice
Patima Tungpuchayakul, who rescued more than 5,000 Thai and migrant workers on fishing vessels, punctuates an emotional event kickoff.
Can oyster farms protect wild oysters from disease?
Research results suggest that oyster farming can enhance wild oyster populations if oysters are harvested before spreading disease.
A helping hand to lend: UK aquaculture seeks to broaden its horizons
Aquaculture is an essential contributor to the world food security challenge, and every stakeholder has a role to play in the sector’s evolution, delegates were told at the recent Aquaculture’s Global Outlook: Embracing Internationality seminar in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A review of water quality improvement products
Prof. Boyd examines products used by aquafarmers to improve water quality and conditions in their ponds and discusses their efficacy.
Intercropping silver pompano and shrimp in India
This study evaluated intercropping production of silver pompano in a shrimp farm in Northwest India to determine its economic and technical viability.
To protect sensitive habitat, oyster farms turn to high-tech tools
Drones and GoPro cameras are helping researchers, regulators and operators understand how shellfish farming interacts with sensitive habitats like eelgrass beds.
Canada invests in ‘clean-tech’ aquaculture
A handful of aquaculture companies in British Columbia are upgrading to "clean-tech" equipment to make their businesses more sustainable and efficient.
Land-based drip-irrigated culture of sea lettuce
A laboratory prototype methodology was developed for cost-effective, water-sparing drip-irrigation of seaweeds as a model for larger-scale land-based units.