New cage concept aims to take salmon sector by storm
Mowi has applied for 36 development licences for an unmanned, undersea “AquaStorm” salmon pen concept.
Grant to establish farmed Pacific bluefin tuna hatchery Currently, Pacific bluefin tuna (PBFT) farming production relies on catching wild juvenile tuna and raising them to maturity before distributing the fish
Saltwater tilapia breeding programme shows promise A team of researchers based in Singapore claim to be close to their goal of developing a strain of tilapia that can thrive in salt water.
Fish disease - Amino acid deficiency Signs of deficiency of dietary amino acids in fishes generally include reduced growth, poor feed conversion and reduced appetite.
Fish disease - Haemorrhagic organs Viral, bacterial infections and even nutritional disorders are reasons for haemorrhagic organs in fishes.
Does gene editing impact salmon growth or welfare? Salmon rendered sterile through gene editing are exhibiting encouraging behaviour and performance during the grow-out phase, according to new research results.
Fish disease - Fish lice Fish liceFish lice, otherwise known as Argulus, are disc-shaped crustaceans that feed on fish by injecting a digestive enzyme into the skin or gills of a fish
Fish disease - Eye lesions Eye problems in fish can have a long row of different causes from bacteria to poor nutrition. The
Boost for Colombian tilapia productivity Pharmaq has formed a strategic partnership with Colombia’s largest tilapia producer, Piscicola Botero, in a bid to improve productivity and sustainability
Minty feed may boost tilapia survival during disease challenge Supplementing farmed Nile tilapia feeds with peppermint essential oil may boost fish performance and survival following a disease challenge, say researchers.
Specific chelated feed additives may boost fish gut health Adding amounts of propionate chelated to calcium may improve gut health and support liver function in farmed silver catfish, say researchers.
Streptococcus vaccine offers hope for tilapia sector Hopes for the development of an effective vaccine to protect tilapia from Streptococcus have been given a boost following the publication of the results
The future phases of salmon production The development of a combination of closed-containment and offshore aquaculture systems is required to ensure the salmon farming sector remains viable
Production of omega-3 enriched tilapia through dietary algae meal or fish oil Tilapia is a healthy food choice for consumers because it is a relatively low-fat fish that is rich in proteins and minerals.
Efficacy of saturated lipids in juvenile California yellowtail feeds More precisely, its feeds must include adequate amounts of arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). And also including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Expedition uncovers new insights into salmon migration Scientists taking part in a major survey of salmonid species in the North Pacific have returned to Vancouver with a number of surprising discoveries
New diet said to counter cataracts in lice-eating lumpfish BioMar claims to have created a lumpfish diet that eliminates the development of cataracts and therefore improves their efficacy as cleaner fish.
Fresh insights into tilapia welfare Stocking farmed tilapia at high densities could be beneficial to their welfare and help safeguard against negative ecological consequences should they escape
Symposium to focus on skin, gills and guts Called the International Symposium on Mucosal Health in Aquaculture (MHA2019), it will be the first event of its kind to focus on the health of the fish’s barri
Egypt Skretting looks to maximize tilapia farm productivity Skretting said it is continuing to bring its global expertise to bear on the tilapia sector in Egypt.