Innovation & Investment
Building a better net pen for aquaculture includes biofouling solutions
Aquaculture is witnessing a shift in net pen cleaning operations as some operators say biofouling is becoming “even worse than disease.”
Health & Welfare
FAI partners with ESR, launches Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt
FAI and Ethical Seafood Research launched the Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt, the world's second-largest producer of the farmed fish species.
Health & Welfare
Farmed shrimp welfare website and training course launched
FAI Farms' website and training course is a resource hub with insights and practical solutions for optimizing shrimp welfare in aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
Tilapia welfare assessment protocol for semi-intensive farms in Brazil
Development and testing of tilapia welfare assessment protocol begins alignment to procedures used for other aquatic, terrestrial farm animals.
Health & Welfare
Evaluating passive acoustic telemetry to monitor gilthead sea bream juveniles
An evaluation of passive acoustic telemetry techniques as a tool to monitor welfare of gilthead sea bream juveniles implanted with acoustic transmitters.
Health & Welfare
With animal welfare an emerging consumer concern, fish farmers take stock
Food producers are educating themselves on the latest in animal health and welfare and humane harvesting and processing practices. A recent webinar highlighted issues specific to aquatic animals.
Health & Welfare
Selective breeding can improve fish welfare
Although selection in fish is progressing rapidly, slower adaption to captivity over several generations can limit animal welfare problems.