Beyond salmon - three species seen as suitable for RAS
Catfish, grouper and shrimp all have huge potential to be grown in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
Reducing egg loss in shrimp hatcheries Eggs from infected shrimp broodstock have been shown to produce healthy post-larvae if properly disinfected, prompting a major hatchery to change its protocols
Study reveals valuable insights into farmed salmon health and welfare Juvenile salmon experience higher mortalities if transferred to sea at a larger size, according to an extensive new study based on eight years of data.
Tackling red mark syndrome in trout farming An Italian researcher has landed a bursary to complete his PhD study into red mark syndrome (RMS) in trout.
Can aquaculture really take the pressure off capture fisheries? Claims that an increase in aquaculture production can reduce pressure on wild fish stocks are debatable, according to the results of a new study.
Novel feed ramps up tilapia farmers' profits A new low-cost tilapia feed has been developed by researchers in the Philippines, in a bid to help improve tilapia farming
Improving hatchery performance in “Catfish Country” Plans to step up catfish production in the Philippines have been given a boost, after water quality issues were identified at one of the country’s key
Bến Tre’s shrimp sector targets production value of $1 billion by 2025 The production value of the shrimp industry in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre aims to increase by an average of 41.1 per cent each year to 2025
Ensuring year-round milkfish production in the Philippines A new, yet simple, technology that aims to address the perennial shortage of milkfish fry available to fish farmers in the Philippines
New technology from Scoot Science promises to simplify ocean forecasting Scoot Science has recently launched its SeaState dashboard, a new ocean forecasting tool that lets producers see what’s happening below the water’s surface
Breeding tougher tilapia A new genetic discovery could enable tilapia breeders to produce healthier and more resilient fish.
Lessons from China - the future of IMTA Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) is proving its worth in Sungo Bay in China, with numerous studies to support its environmental and economic benefits
Breeding breakthrough for tilapia in low oxygen systems Tilapia breeders who aim to produce fish that cope well in aquaculture systems with low dissolved oxygen levels should consider a two-stage selection programme.
Mekong Delta province encourages shrimp breeding in mangroves A new conservation project based in Trà Vinh, Vietnam is encouraging farmers to breed shrimp in mangrove habitats to protect the province’s forest cover
A small fish with big implications An endangered and nutrient-rich fish that was once a staple food in Bangladesh is poised to make a comeback in aquaculture, following a successful new breeding
Can zebrafish help humans reach Mars? A recent project involving zebrafish, led by researchers at Queens University Belfast, is looking to understand how a form of reduced metabolic activity may
Bringing autonomous fish farms one step closer Plans to develop the technology to allow for fish farms to be operated remotely, with monitoring and repair controlled by personnel based on land
Glasses aid farmer's fish welfare vision Greig Seafood has decided to start regularly using high tech “Smart Glasses” as a way to improve fish health and welfare, following a successful trial.
Seafood exports to US market soar over four-month period Vietnam’s seafood exports to the United States during the opening four months of the year enjoyed an annual surge of 28% to US$483 million
Local shrimp exports enjoy vigorous growth in second quarter Vietnamese shrimp exports during the second quarter of the year are anticipated to increase by more than 20% in comparison to the same period from last year