Intelligence
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to reduced cancer risk, highlighting potential benefits of fish oil
A new study found that higher omega-3 and omega-6 levels in fish oil may lower the risk of up to 19 types of cancer.
Intelligence
A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth: UCLA study
A diet rich in omega-3s and fish oil supplements may slow prostate cancer growth and delay aggressive treatments in early-stage cases.
What aquafeed ingredients can substitute for krill meal? Research team develops a method to find out
Aquafeeds
What aquafeed ingredients can substitute for krill meal? Research team develops a method to find out
“We now have the methodology to determine if an ingredient can replace krill meal in a plant-based diet,” said Dr. Rick Barrows, author of a recent study.
Responsibility
Collaboration launches low-impact shrimp from Ecuador on the French market
A new product line minimizes the carbon footprint associated with shrimp farming while enhancing social impact initiatives in Ecuador.
Aquafeeds
Can microalgae treat wastewater and be a valuable alternative fish feed ingredient?
Stian Borg-Stoveland of the University of Agder says Norway’s priority when developing salmon feed is alternative ingredients for oils and proteins.
Fisheries
From waste to value: Upgrading marine oils from cod on-board deep-sea vessels
There is a large potential to upgrade currently wasted raw materials like cod residuals into high-quality marine oils for feed ingredients.
Fisheries
Frustrated aquafeed companies decry stagnant Northeast Atlantic blue whiting quota negotiations
Aquafeed companies will bail on the blue whiting fishery unless coastal states agree to quotas aligned with scientific advice. Time is running out.
Aquafeeds
Life cycle inventories of marine ingredients
Marine ingredients are typically lower in environmental footprint vs. terrestrial ingredients but fisheries stock status must be considered separately.
Fisheries
Panama pelagics fishery graduates from FIP to MarinTrust certification
In a first, a fishery and its associated fishmeal and fish oil production sites earn MarinTrust certification via its improver program.
Aquafeeds
Researchers say sparing fishmeal and fish oil in farmed salmon diets can foster long-term growth
Deakin University study finds that just 3% of fishmeal and fish oil in farmed salmon diets could allow the industry to grow for the rest of this century.
Aquafeeds
Fact check: Global fed aquaculture produces three to four times as much fish as it consumes
University of Stirling researchers say fed aquaculture efficiently utilizes traditional marine feed ingredients, refuting a recent published study.
Aquafeeds
Assessment of microalgal biomass as a fish oil replacement in Atlantic salmon diets
The inclusion of a microalgal biomass in salmon feeds shows potential use throughout the whole production cycle from parr to harvest size.
Health & Welfare
Effects of dietary lipid on the gut microbiota of first feeding Atlantic salmon
An evaluation of dietary oils showed the occurrence of a core microbiota in early life stage of Atlantic salmon, independent of oil type in the feed.
Aquafeeds
Comparing microalgae-blend diets to reference diet for Nile tilapia
Nutritional study with Nile tilapia compared three microalgal diets to a reference diet containing fishmeal and fish oil levels found in commercial feed.
Aquafeeds
Counterpoint: Marine ingredients are stable in volume, strategic in aquaculture nutrition
IFFO Director General Petter M. Johannessen says fishmeal and fish oil offer unmatched nutrition and benefits to fuel aquaculture’s growth trajectory.
Aquafeeds
Point: There are no essential ingredients in aquaculture feeds
Kevin Fitzsimmons, leader of the F3 (fish-free feed) Challenge, says aquaculture may currently depend on fishmeal and fish oil, but farmed fish do not.