Responsibility
A fresh focus on sea cucumbers – nature’s recyclers
Researchers in Scotland, Sweden and Canada are exploring the potential of sea cucumbers, the squishy detritivores that can help clean up behind fish pens.
Intelligence
Abalone, against all odds: How one French shellfish producer learned to survive
France Haliotis illustrates how determination can make the difference between survival and success in abalone aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
Fish nutrition will fuel aquaculture’s future
Dr. Monica Betancor, a lecturer at the University of Stirling, talks about the “intrinsic link” between fish nutrition and, ultimately, human health.
Intelligence
The great mussel debate: What’s wild, what’s farmed and what certification scheme fits the bill?
Mussels are subject to an ongoing debate about whether certification should be in the realm of fisheries or aquaculture. Take a deep dive into the matter.
Responsibility
Retailer responsibility in aquaculture production, feeds recognized at GOAL
Top-to-bottom value-chain collaboration is crucial to maintaining a sustainable seafood industry, presenters on Day 2 of GAA’s GOAL conference agreed.
Health & Welfare
Salmon ova transport ban between Norway and Scotland, brought on by ISA, slowly ending
Year-long ban on salmon ova exports is being lifted slowly, as different production zones satisfy Norwegian authorities of their ISA-free status.
Aquafeeds
Just add sun: Behind EnerGaia’s evolving spirulina strategy
American engineer at helm of Thailand-based EnerGaia has a grand vision for spirulina, which he says has potential as a protein source for fish feed.
Responsibility
Luz solar, agua de mar y viento: una receta simple para el ambicioso cultivador de algas Susewi
Utilizando la probada ingeniería de estanques a gran escala, Susewi pretende convertirse en el mayor productor mundial de biomasa de algas, con la mira puesta en los alimentos acuícolas.
Aquafeeds
Sunlight, seawater and wind: A simple recipe for ambitious algae grower Susewi
Utilizing proven large-scale pond engineering, Susewi aims to become the world’s largest producer of algal biomass, with its sights set on aquafeeds.
Responsibility
Cómo la acuacultura promueve la Iniciativa de Crecimiento Azul
Crecimiento Azul es una parte integral del desarrollo global sostenible y de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación, ya que se relacionan con la conservación de los recursos marinos.
Responsibility
How aquaculture furthers the Blue Growth Initiative
Blue Growth is as an integral part of sustainable global development and the Food and Agriculture Organization's Sustainable Development Goals as they relate to conservation of marine resources.
Innovation & Investment
Asesinos en el mar: floración de algas nocivas y su impacto en la acuacultura
Las causas y los efectos de los florecimientos de algas nocivas solo se han estudiado recientemente, a medida que aumenta su daño a la industria mundial de la acuacultura.
Innovation & Investment
Killers at sea: Harmful algal blooms and their impact on aquaculture
The causes and effects of harmful algal blooms have only been studied recently, as damage to the global aquaculture industry mounts.
Aquafeeds
IFFO, GAA urge Asian trawl fisheries to improve stocks, product quality
Fisheries improvements projects (FIPs) are an important mechanism for bettering South East Asian fisheries that supply into the aquafeed industry, a new report finds.
Responsibility
Fish farmers seek non-lethal deterrence for persistent predators
Seals have always preyed on Scotland’s salmon farms. As their population rises, producers seek alternative deterrence techniques to solve the problem.
Responsibility
Report calls for changes to Scottish salmon sector
Wide-ranging recommendations to the Scottish salmon sector include increased government oversight and mandatory reporting of disease outbreaks, fish mortalities and sea lice numbers.