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 ...

Neem Protein Hydrolysate Protects Tilapia against Streptococcosis

Streptococcosis is a highly feared disease in aquaculture due to its often fatal consequences and significant losses among fish farmers. The neem tree, native to ...

What is the most effective treatment against sea lice in salmon farming?

Sea lice, or salmon lice, are one of the main parasites that affect the salmon industry worldwide. Traditionally, salmon lice have been controlled using antiparasitic ...

FAO publishes manual for the production of turbot fingerlings

The European aquaculture production of turbot has increased from 40 tons in 1985 to 10,116 tons in 2016. In recent years, in addition to Spain ...