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New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard

by Sarah McQuate, University of Washington (UW) We use plastics in almost every aspect of our lives. These materials are cheap to make and incredibly ...

Effects of formulated diets on muscle quality and fiber characteristics of largemouth bass

by KeAi Communications Co.The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a perciform species native to the United States. It was introduced to China in 1983 and ...

Xylanase enhances the intestinal barrier function of soy-fed tilapia

Soybean meal (Glycine max) is one of the most important protein sources for fish feed, but the non-starch polysaccharides in soybean meal can impair the ...

Genomic selection for growth and meat content in Pacific oyster

Pacific oyster cultivation relies mainly on collecting seeds from the wild or producing them in hatcheries. Considering its economic potential, selective breeding programs for oysters ...

The scampi returns: ICAR-CIFA under the PMMSY poised to revive Scampi Farming in India

by ICAR – Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture Scampi farming in India is set to undergo a renaissance as the Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana ...

Using satellite imagery to build climate resilience for seaweed farmers in Indonesia

by Griffith University Griffith Agribusiness’ most recent recruit, Dr Zannie Langford, is set to take the lead on a new project, exploring climate change resilience ...

Fucoidan from seaweed mitigates intestinal inflammation in salmon

Terrestrial ingredients in fish feed often affect the semipermeable barrier of the fish intestine, which is the first line of defense against the environment. Soybean ...

The carbon footprint of a pet fish calculated

by Cardiff University Keeping tropical fish as pets could contribute up to 12.4% of the UK’s annual average household CO2 emissions and up to 30% ...

Piranha Fish: Types, Feeding, Reproduction, and Rearing

Piranhas are iconic animals of the Amazon (Machado et al., 2018), but they have gained a notorious reputation due to movies portraying them as ruthless ...

Internet of Things in Aquaculture: Challenges and Potentials

The aquaculture industry has been promoting the adoption of new technologies to increase profitability. In recent years, approaches such as precision aquaculture have been encouraged ...