Health & Welfare
Collaborative genetics program in Vietnam leads to big FCR gains with barramundi
Xelect's advanced genetics-based breeding program with Australis Aquaculture has resulted in major feed-efficiency gains with barramundi.
Aquafeeds
BioMar scales up inclusion of microalgae into raw materials
BioMar, a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feeds, is scaling up the inclusion of microalgae into its raw material portfolio.
Intelligence
Researcher: Freezing shellfish broodstock with cryoprotectants could bring efficiencies to hatcheries
Cornell University researcher says shellfish hatcheries could increase efficiency and reduce waste by freezing broodstock using cryoprotectants.
Responsibility
New evidence suggests Antarctic krill meal is a promising and responsibly harvested aquafeed alternative
New evidence indicates that Antarctic krill meal is beneficial in salmonid diets, and under certain conditions, can be sustainably harvested.
Responsibility
European Commission launches platform to promote algae production
The European Commission is launching EU4Algae – a European algae stakeholder platform – to expedite the algae industry's development.
Intelligence
Scottish government accepts recommendations from ‘ambitious’ aquaculture review
The Scottish government accepted the recommendations from an "ambitious" independent aquaculture review, making regulatory change imminent.
Health & Welfare
Early results from Cermaq’s iFarm sees sea lice levels reduced by 50 percent
Harvest results suggest ‘high quality’ of farmed salmon in iFarm net pens, with sea lice levels reduced by 50 percent, according to Cermaq.
Health & Welfare
Nofima unlocks ‘promising’ method for sterilizing farmed salmon at embryotic stage
A new technique for sterilizing farmed salmon at the embryonic stage could limit the impact of escaped farmed salmon in rivers.
Intelligence
‘Blue Farming’ sustainable aquaculture document updates Europe’s Farm to Fork strategy
The European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable aquaculture with the agri-food policy update Blue Farming in the European Green Deal.
Health & Welfare
Molecular biology lab in Scotland will expedite PCR testing for fish farming operations
A new molecular biology lab in Scotland will help expedite test results to fish farming operations using PCR.
Responsibility
Scottish salmon farmer introduces hybrid feed storage barge to reduce carbon footprint
Loch Duart, an independent Scottish salmon farm, has introduced a hybrid feed storage barge to reduce its carbon footprint.
Aquafeeds
Nofima identifies optimal feed components for the sea lice cleaner fish ballan wrasse
A Nofima study has identified key feed components for ballan wrasse, a sea lice cleaner fish important to Norway's salmon industry.
Intelligence
Rabobank sees strong outlook for aquaculture amid Covid recovery
Pending the degree of a global Covid recovery, a leading food and agribusiness analyst at Rabobank says aquaculture is in a strong position.
Intelligence
Futuristic aquaculture exhibition center will soon be set afloat in Norway
One of Norway’s largest fjords will soon be home to a floating “Salmon Eye” tourist attraction devoted to futuristic aquaculture.
Fisheries
Study: Climate change is likely ‘suffocating’ the world’s fisheries
A new study indicates the ocean is losing oxygen due to climate change, greatly affecting fisheries and other marine resources.
Responsibility
TCRS launches responsible seafood knowledge-sharing hub
The Center for Responsible Seafood’s TCRS-Hub is designed for collaboration on socially and environmentally responsible seafood production.