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Innovation & Investment

Dorset Coast Forum secures funding to develop England’s aquaculture innovation hub

The Dorset Coast Forum secured funding to develop the concept of an English Aquaculture Innovation Hub in Dorset.

Health & Welfare

Rapid PCR test for shellfish diseases in development

Researchers in Scotland are developing a test to rapidly detect a range of shellfish diseases and biofouling species affecting production.

Intelligence

Australia’s Deakin University announces plans for new aquaculture research center

Deakin's new aquaculture research center will focus on sustainable fish production and novel feed and aquaculture technology development.

Fisheries

Bangladesh moves to protect threatened sharks and rays

With sharks and rays critically endangered, the government of Bangladesh has amended legislation to reduce the extinction risk of the species.

Aquafeeds

TCFFI, Cargill partner to develop better feeds for RAS salmon

Land-based aquaculture research center partners with animal feeds giant to develop optimal feeds for Atlantic salmon raised in recirculating aquaculture systems.

Responsibility

Pilot project cultivating kelp on shellfish leases demonstrates ‘extraordinary’ first year growth

A pilot project led by the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia has shown first-year success for cultivating kelp on shellfish leases in Nova Scotia.

Intelligence

‘We will keep their legacy alive’: PNW aquaculture industry pays tribute to two leaders

The Pacific Northwest U.S. aquaculture industry is mourning the recent loss of two respected leaders, Kurt Grinnell and Dan Swecker.

Aquafeeds

GOAL 2021: With animal feeds under scrutiny, aquaculture can make a strong claim

The true cost of aquafeed and feed ingredients goes beyond dollars, said presenters during GSA’s virtual GOAL session on animal feed production.

Responsibility

‘Do more and do better’ – Sustainability manager discusses Skretting’s ambitious agenda

Aquafeed giant Skretting recently appointed Jorge Diaz as its sustainability manager to advance its ambitious sustainability agenda.

Aquafeeds

Israeli soldier fly startup accelerates growth plans with $2m raise

Entoprotech, which uses black soldier flies to process organic waste, announced that Granot is leading its latest funding round.

Innovation & Investment

Aqua-Spark report: Tilapia aquaculture key to food security across sub-Saharan Africa

A new Aqua Insights Report from Aqua-Spark finds that tilapia aquaculture is key to food security across sub-Saharan Africa.

Intelligence

BlueTrace wins $500K NOAA grant for traceability and marketing system

BlueTrace won a $500K grant from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration to develop an innovative Tide to Table Traceability and Marketing System.

Health & Welfare

Cermaq wins fish welfare award

At the Aqua Nor conference in Norway, Cermaq received the Fish Welfare Prize, recognizing its efforts to improve the quality and survival of its juvenile salmon.