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Detecting coral biodiversity in seawater samples

by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University – OIST Coral eDNA has been accurately detected in seawater samples, and this has huge implications ...

Safety and quality of water used in fish production and processing

FAO and WHO published a report on the safety and quality of water used in the production and processing of fish and fishery products. It ...

VIU researcher developing better tools to detect and manage bacterial infections in salmon

by Vancouver Island University Dr. Spencer Russell is pursuing his research with the help of NSERC and Mitacs grants. Russell, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) ...

Integrated farming of marine shrimp and tilapia in a biofloc system

Shrimp production in biofloc systems generates excess organic matter that must be removed from the system. Due to its ability to consume natural productivity, the ...

Tool developed to identify girls at risk of nutritional deficiency

by University of Stirling A University of Stirling scientist has led a project which developed a new tool to identify girls in developing countries who ...

Algae oil allows control of omega 3 levels in salmon

Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) levels in salmon fillets have decreased due to the progressive substitution of fish oil with oils of vegetable origin. An ...

GReAT: DBio-oriented research generates innovation for the reuse of mariculture effluents

by Marta Tacão,Department of Biology (DBio) / Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), UAveiro. Reducing the load of pathogens and pollutants in the effluent ...

Bubbles could have a positive effect on biofilter performance

Aeration becomes an essential aspect of biofilter performance to reduce ammonia nitrogen in Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) because it provides an aerobic environment in the ...

Large-scale shellfish reef aids in Swan River cleanup

by Murdoch University A large-scale shellfish reef has been constructed in the Swan River, with research from Murdoch scientists demonstrating the tremendous capacity of these ...

Reassortant viruses threatens fish farming

In aquaculture, infectious diseases caused by viruses are among the main causes of mortality in farmed fish. Researchers Yulema Valero and Alberto Cuesta from the ...