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Study reveals novel mechanism of divergent phenotypic plasticity for temperature adaptation in oysters

by Li Yuan, Chinese Academy of Sciences Phenotypic plasticity is essential for responding rapidly to environmental variations. However, the genetic and evolutionary mechanism underlying plasticity ...

Selenoprotein improves growth and protects shrimp from diseases

The use of intensive aquaculture systems can affect the aquaculture environment due to the accumulation of organic waste and the metabolism of shrimp. The high ...

EUMOFA: Sturgeon meat and other by-products of caviar – production, trade, and consumption in and outside the EU

Sturgeons are primarily reared in aquaculture to produce caviar. However, the economic viability of a sturgeon farm relies on the existence of a meat market. ...

DNA reference for key fish species aids food security

by The Roslin InstituteResource detailing genome of Nile tilapia supports sustainable farming of important strain of livestock. A reference DNA code for a genetically improved ...

Multiplex PCR protocol developed to typify existing sub-lineages in Chile of the BKD agent

A collaborative research study between research teams from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), the Andrés Bello University (UNAB), and the INCAR Center, allowed ...

Single test picks up all strains of deadly fish virus that threatens barramundi

by University of Sydney A third variant of the deadly ISKN fish virus can now be identified in a new test developed by scientists at ...

Use of digestive enzymes improves performance and health of vannamei shrimp

Soybean meal is widely used in shrimp aquaculture as a replacement for fish meal. However, high levels of soybean meal can compromise shrimp health as ...

Using Robots to Fight Toxic Algae

by Lillian Goodwin, USC Viterbi Harmful algae blooms in lakes are a major environmental problem, producing extremely dangerous toxins that can taint water supplies or ...

Algae bio hacks itself in adapting to climate change

by UH News Clear evidence that marine phytoplankton are much more resilient to future climate change than previously thought is the focus of a study ...

Microalgae inoculation accelerates biofloc production

Biofloc technology plays an important role in maintaining the quality of rearing water and provides extra food for aquaculture species. This technology could solve the ...