Further Closures of Salmon Farms in BC Put Surrey’s Economy and Indigenous Reconciliation at Risk

Surrey, B.C. – The Surrey Board of Trade is concerned to hear the news that the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Honourable ...

How to valorize shrimp farming waste?

Around 40% of shrimp is discarded as waste, mainly consisting of heads and shells. Some of these residues are used as feed supplements in animal ...

Depuration of microplastics in cultured oysters

Microplastics are emerging contaminants that have scientists worldwide concerned about their potential negative impacts on animal health and ecosystems. Evidence of microplastic ingestion in marine ...

Bioeconomic Model for the Evaluation of Backyard Aquaculture Systems for Tilapia

Backyard systems are considered agroecosystems in which families produce various species of animals and plants for their consumption and savings. Savings in labor and land ...

How can aquaculturists harness renewable energies?

Renewable energy sources are gaining attention. Solar energy, wind power, biomass energy, and geothermal energy are being used in applications within food value chains. Renewable ...

ODN CpG enhances intestinal health and immunity in shrimp

Various studies have highlighted the ability of CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN CpG) to strengthen immunity in mammals. Previous studies have shown that oral administration of CpG ...

How to predict cyanobacterial blooms in aquaculture ponds?

Cyanobacteria can rapidly multiply in freshwater and form algal blooms when favorable conditions prevail. However, cyanobacterial blooms in aquaculture ponds are dangerous for aquatic organisms ...

Implementing genomic selection in aquaculture industry: Reducing genotyping costs by low-density genotyping panels

by Aquaimpact Our result shows that genomic selection can be accurately implemented with much lower number of SNP markers than is currently available by many ...

“Molecular Caviar” Based on Collagen Obtained from Tilapia Skin

Caviar is one of the most expensive and esteemed aquatic products worldwide. This product is obtained from female sturgeons, which reach their reproductive cycle at ...

The importance of selenium in reducing oxidative stress in aquaculture animals

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for the growth, health, and development of animals. The biological functions of selenium include promoting growth and development, enhancing ...