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State of genomic resources in aquaculture species

Advancements in genomic technologies have led to the discovery and application of DNA markers for genetic improvement of various aquaculture species. The identification of specific ...

Climate: modelling micro-algae to better understand the workings of the ocean

Domitille Louchard, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and Mar Benavides, Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD) The ocean absorbs a quarter of the ...

Probiotics, prebiotics, and symbiotics in ornamental fish aquaculture

In recent decades, the trade of ornamental fish has significantly increased, mainly due to the growth of demand in developed countries. A large percentage of ...

What farming system produces better quality fillets in rainbow trout?

Rainbow trout aquaculture is mainly conducted in two conditions: extensive and intensive. The objective of both systems is to obtain products with maximum efficiency. Although ...

Biofloc for tilapia aquaculture without adding carbon?

One of the main disadvantages in biofloc systems is the addition of external sources of carbon, which results in additional costs, requires more labor, and ...

The role of selective breeding demonstrated by Aquakultor mobile game

by AquaImpact Sea food is a healthy food choice. An average person living in the EU consumes 24 kg (live weight) of fish or seafood ...

How Do You Like Your Shrimp: Steamed, Fried, Arctic-Deep Frozen?

by Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications in Research and ScienceAmericans love their shrimp. No matter how you eat them, by pounds consumed, the popularity ...

CAT Invests in The Future of Genetics and Genome Editing

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has announced an expansion of their San Diego facility by opening the Finfish Genetics Innovation Center. The new research ...

Utilization of microalgae in aquaculture feeds

Internationally, alternative ingredients to fish meal and oil for the production of aquaculture feeds continue to be sought after. There are a variety of vegetable ...

Advances in the use of RAS for the cultivation of vannamei shrimp

Researchers from the National Taiwan Ocean University, Indonesia Defense University, and King Abdulaziz University published a review highlighting advances in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for ...