Fisheries
Genomic audit to inform fishery and conservation management of the Fijian sandfish
Reporting key insights into the genetic structure and connectivity of Fijian sandfish but more research is needed for conservation and management.
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.
Responsibility
Cool stuff: Sea cucumbers can keep fish farms clean, research finds
University of Stirling research finds sea cucumbers can flourish by feeding on organic fish farm waste and subsequently be a high-value product.
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.
Responsibility
Sea cucumber project redefining traditional farming in Madagascar
Farming sea cucumbers – known as sea slugs in China – is changing people’s lives, giving rural workers in Madagascar a potential pathway out of poverty.
Innovation & Investment
El ojo en el cielo: Europa emplea satélites para avanzar la acuacultura
Copernicus, el Sistema de Observación de la Tierra de 4.300 millones de euros de la Agencia Espacial Europea, tiene beneficios potenciales para la pesca y la acuacultura. El proyecto SAFI se está acercando al sector acuícola en relación al aprovechamiento y el monetizado de este servicio único desde allá arriba.
Intelligence
Rubino, Knapp lay out ‘political economics’ of U.S. aquaculture
Michael Rubino and Gunnar Knapp list key reasons why U.S. marine aquaculture has been limited to a scale far below its vast potential.
Responsibility
Pacific Islands communities support aquaculture development
Threats from overfishing and climate change highlight the need for alternative methods of local seafood production and economic advancement throughout the Pacific Islands. Ongoing work with giant clams, pearl oysters and crabs helps meet consumer needs and replenish stocks.
Health & Welfare
Probiotics improve nursery performance of juvenile sea cucumbers
While sea cucumbers are one of the most prized seafoods in China and Asia, their production suffers from suboptimal juvenile production. The use of proper feeds and overall management in the nursery can improve yield and survival.
Health & Welfare
Stress susceptibility of echinoderms under aquaculture conditions
If an animal is stressed, its immune function decreases, and vulnerability to diseases increases. Since there is currently no effective treatment for disease in echinoderms, the authors examined the impacts of handling and salinity fluctuations on the immune functions of sea cucumbers and sea urchins.
Responsibility
Sea cucumbers enhance IMTA system with abalone, kelp in China
In the authors’ recent study, sea cucumbers were added directly to abalone cages with no modifications of the culture equipment to form a simple, low-cost IMTA production system.
Intelligence
Tropical sea cucumber culture
Advances in the culture of sea cucumber species are countering the overexploitation of wild populations. Protocols for intensive hatchery production are well established, and juvenile production efficiency has improved.