Largemouth bass responses to supplemental EPA, DHA
In recent years, the aquaculture industry has faced a rapid shift in raw materials used in feed formulations with a departure from marine-based to (largely)
Surprising results in rabbitfish diet evaluation There is a need for aquaculture of algaevorous fish in order to improve sustainability and green credentials of the industry, and it is imperative to decrease
Larvae lunch, anyone? Insect-based feeds soon on aquafeed menu This July, European Commission regulations allowing insect-based feed will be amended, and insect-farming companies like Agriprotein and Ynsect are gearing up
Replacing fishmeal with DFB in pompano diets Fishmeal has been instrumental for the development of commercial aquaculture feeds, because of its high protein content, excellent amino acid profile
Is a fish oil-free cobia feed possible? Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) is a warmwater, carnivorous marine finfish, and the only member of the Rachycentridae family.
Bridging the omega-3 gap with methane, microalgae They are microscopic methane-munchers, these teensy bacteria that turn methane into carbon dioxide, water and energy. And even omega-3 fatty acids, the primary
Soy protein concentrate replaces fishmeal in spotted rose snapper diets Research in partnership with the United States Soybean Export Council at Martec Industries’ cage farm site in Costa Rica is examining the use of soy products
What’s the smartest way to sterilise your stock? As the search for the best way to produce sterile farmed fish stocks continues, novel methods such as germ-cell migration disruption could offer good
Are smarter fish happier fish? There is increasing evidence that farmers can augment brain growth in their fish by mimicking aspects of their natural habitat in farm sites.
Hefty windfall for small scale fisheries Projects to improve the sustainability of small scale fisheries involving crayfish in China, octopus in Senegal, stone crab in Chile, baitfish in Indonesia
Project backs sustainable African aquaculture A new initiative that aims to promote inclusive and sustainable aquaculture in Africa as a means to achieve human development, food and nutrition security
Study raises key fish welfare issues The preliminary results from a project which has been investigating how to use knowledge of fish welfare to improve conditions for fish used in experiments
Top tips for cleanerfish feeding Feeds and feeding techniques were amongst the key topics discussed at the International Cleaner Fish Summit in Glasgow today.
Nofima to lead cleanerfish feed research A new 4-year project to investigate optimization of feeds used for cleanerfish – such as wrasse and lumpsuckers – in salmon cages has kicked off in Norway.
Fish for all? The fish-free fishmeal challenge About 20 percent of the world’s fish goes to aquaculture, depleting wild-caught forage fish such as anchovies and krill to provide essential oils and protein
Could farmed salmon become the world’s most sustainable source of protein? Farmed salmon has the scope to become the most sustainable source of healthy protein in the world, according to a representative of the Global Salmon Initiative
Tra fish fair to take place in October The tra fish and Vietnamese seafood product fair will be held from October 6 to 8 at the Agricultural Exhibition Centre in Hà Nội’s Cầu Giấy District.
Fish Vet Group Asia relocates to the heart of Thai aquaculture International aquaculture health company Fish Vet Group (FVG) today announced the relocation of its diagnostic lab from Bangkok to Chonburi
Giant ocean fish farms to solve food security? There’s a catch While this growing appetite for seafood is good for our health, it’s harming life in the oceans.
Multi-storey fish farms could boost local yields Locating multi-storey fish farms on rooftops, in parks or even under viaducts could become a reality if infrastructure consultancy Surbana Jurong has its way.