Aquafeeds
Evaluating a novel microencapsulated feed supplied during the depuration stage to fortify oysters with micronutrients beneficial to human health.
Intelligence
For shellfish farming in Namibia to continue expanding, industry must better comply with approved sanitation standards. The Namibian Shellfish Monitoring and Sanitation Program, currently in development, will help.
Intelligence
The Global Aquaculture Alliance's annual GOAL conference, held this October in Dublin, Ireland, offers attendees a unique learning experience. This photo slide show offers a sneak peek at the pre-conference field trip sites: a trout farm in Woodenbridge and an oyster farm in Dungarvan.
Health & Welfare
The prevalence of Perkinsus sp. in cultured Pacific oysters and the infection intensity during an annual culture cycle using two detection methods were studied in Sinaloa, Mexico. Pathogen prevalence varied depending on the temperature and the age of the culture.