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Functional feed additives reduce the carbon footprint of shrimp production
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/functional-feed-additives-reduce-the-carbon-footprint-of-shrimp-production/Shrimp feed additives from Adisseo support biomass and profitability while answering consumer expectations Sanacore®GM and Aqualyso® from Adisseo are aquafeed additives with a long history of successful use on shrimp…
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Opinion: Aquaculture’s way forward is to embrace zonal management
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/opinion-aquacultures-way-forward-is-to-embrace-zonal-management/…proposed revision to the ASC standard to include area management, and through the inclusion of area management in the additional criteria of the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) benchmarking tool….
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One ocean: Data drives effective fisheries management
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/one-ocean-data-drives-effective-fisheries-management/Science-based management requires reliable information, yet many fisheries lack capacity and compliance tools Comparing fisheries of varying scales requires context, but when it comes to effective fisheries management, only one…
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Newly established Global Fishing Index says nearly half of global fish stocks overfished – but is it right?
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/newly-established-global-fishing-index-says-nearly-half-of-global-fish-stocks-overfished-but-is-it-right/…track records of strong management systems, little overfishing, and adhering to national and international goals for fisheries management and ocean protections. “Governance should be measured as the ability to regulate…
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Fisheries in Focus: Tunas and billfishes are improving on the IUCN Red List – and it’s thanks to effective fisheries management
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/fisheries-in-focus-tunas-and-billfishes-are-improving-on-the-iucn-red-list-and-its-thanks-to-effective-fisheries-management/…tunas and billfishes benefit from strong fisheries management. Shutterstock image. The data that policymakers use to make decisions about ocean conservation need to be clarified. The default management goal in…
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Phytogenics help improve performance in aquatic species
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/phytogenics-help-improve-performance-in-aquatic-species/Class of feed additives improve feeding efficiency and digestion, reduce nitrogen excretion, improve gut flora There is increasing evidence that essential oils can help improve growth and feed efficiency in…
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New techniques, peptide treatments aid intensive shrimp farm in Ecuador
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/new-techniques-peptide-treatments-aid-intensive-shrimp-farm-in-ecuador/…feed company in Ecuador, has found multiple ways to catalyze the growth of the shrimp with peptide feed treatments. His efforts are supported by Representaciones Acuicolas, a local distributor that…
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Nutritional compensation supports fishmeal replacement in sea bream feed
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/nutritional-compensation-supports-fishmeal-replacement-seabream-feed/Nutrient requirements, roles of functional feed additives need exploration The recirculating system used in the trial had a biofiltration unit, sand filter and protein skimmer. Traditional feed formulations for marine…
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Feed color affects growth, feed utilization of Nile tilapia
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/feed-color-affects-growth-feed-utilization-of-nile-tilapia/…costs. Proper feeding management is therefore a necessary tool for successful tilapia culture. Extensive research has been conducted on the nutrient requirements and feeding regimes of farmed tilapia. However, the…
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Underutilized marine organisms as potential aquaculture feed ingredients
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/underutilized-marine-organisms-as-potential-aquaculture-feed-ingredients/…be used in shrimp feed at an inclusion level up to 60 percent. Challenges The utilization of marine-based organisms for feed material is not without challenges. The use of each…
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How feed and water additives are used on Egypt’s Nile tilapia farms
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/how-feed-and-water-additives-are-used-on-egypts-nile-tilapia-farms/Survey results indicate limited use of manually mixed feed and water additives Results of this survey on the use of feed and water additives in Nile tilapia farms in Egypt…
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Could a new ‘spill box’ tool lead to zero fish feed waste in land-based aquaculture facilities?
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/could-a-new-spill-box-tool-lead-to-zero-fish-feed-waste-in-land-based-aquaculture-facilities/…of feed compared to livestock. With livestock, feces can be collected from the ground and feed residues can be removed from the feed trough. But for fish, everything is mixed…
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Can carbon mitigation strategies for aquafeeds help cut aquaculture’s greenhouse gas emissions?
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/can-carbon-mitigation-strategies-for-aquafeeds-help-cut-aquacultures-greenhouse-gas-emissions/…AI-powered smart feeder Umitron Cell could reduce feed-related emissions by 20 percent, thanks to its AI-based Fish Appetite Index (FAI). “FAI is a bespoke algorithm created to analyze fish feeding…
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Alternative feed ingredients support continued aquaculture expansion
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/alternative-feed-ingredients-support-continued-aquaculture-expansion/…receive feed with 20 to 30 percent fishmeal. In 2011, the ARC recruited shrimp nutrition specialists and began research activities to transfer the MicroBalance technology to shrimp feed. The new…
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Shallow nursery system uses bioreactor concept for juvenile shrimp production
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/shallow-nursery-system-uses-bioreactor-concept-for-juvenile-shrimp-production/…through feed administration. A feed curve based on optimal growth with a feed-conversion ratio (FCR) of 1.3 was used to determine the amount of feed applied daily. The expected weight…
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Nitrogen isotope for evaluating protein uptake in biofloc systems
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/nitrogen-isotope-evaluating-protein-uptake-biofloc-systems/…quantitatively determine uptake, ingestion and excretion of feed or feed components – data that can be directly determined for terrestrial animals. Feed trial challenges Conventional determinations of feed utilization and…
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Low-volume, high-density culture system effective with pompano in Philippines
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/low-volume-high-density-culture-system-effective-with-pompano-in-philippines/…also incorporates proper feed management using high-quality, extruded floating feeds with feed enclosures that prevent floating feed from exiting the cages. To illustrate the effectiveness of the ASA-IM cage production…
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Mixed maturation diets improve shrimp broodstock performance
https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/mixed-maturation-diets-improve-shrimp-broodstock-performance/…in most broodstock management facilities. Maturation facilities in marine shrimp hatcheries depend mostly on fresh feeds, which can be inconvenient for operators. Dry artificial feeds, on the other hand, have…