Health & Welfare
Benzopyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, found to harm bay scallops
A study has found that benzopyrene, a carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), can have toxic effects on bay scallops.
Health & Welfare
Examining the horizontal transmission of WSSV in Pacific white shrimp
A model for waterborne transmission of WSSV in shrimp explains virus dynamics, interactions during outbreaks and the spread of White Spot Disease.
Aquafeeds
Natural feed additives enhance rainbow trout performance
Various additives, many of plant origin, have been explored to replace the use of antibiotics in aquafeed. The authors compared the performance of rainbow trout fed diets containing oxytetracycline or mineral additives yellow loess and Song-Gang stone powder.
Health & Welfare
Japanese eel aquaculture in Korea
After a decade of research, Korea has produced individual glass eels for Japanese eel aquaculture. Despite dependence upon the wild seed, Japanese eel aquaculture production has been growing significantly and comprises over 27 percent of Korea’s freshwater aquaculture.
Intelligence
Seafood in Korea
Korea has always had a love for seafood. Aquaculture is now playing an increasing role in supplying that seafood. High consumption of fish has been associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome in men, but not women.
Responsibility
Korean rockfish production
Hatcheries produce Korean rockfish seedlings in indoor tanks for sorting and grading. The fish grow well at relatively low water temperatures in net cages.
Health & Welfare
Olive flounder culture in South Korea
The Republic of Korea is by far the top global producer of olive flounder raised mainly in flow-through systems at land-based facilities on the coast.