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 ...

Smart prediction of water quality in a biofloc system

Smart aquaculture is one of the most important latest development trends in the aquaculture industry for farmers to monitor water quality, feed supply, temperature imbalance ...

Researchers accelerate growth of Nile Tilapia using plasma

Selective breeding has been the preferred method of obtaining fast-growing genetic lines of fish. However, these methods are expensive and time consuming. On the other ...

Ocean warming impacts growth, metabolic rate and gene activity of newly hatched clownfish

by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University – OIST Future ocean warming and marine heatwaves could impact the growth and development of clownfish ...

Aquaponics startups in Europe are still struggling to be profitable

Aquaponics has been cited by supranational entities as one of the most promising food production technologies, in terms of sustainability and efficiency. The European aquaponics ...

“Super Seaweed” produces natural health compounds and medicine from the sea

by Tel Aviv University Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute (IOLR) have succeeded in significantly increasing the ability ...

Noise harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems

by Alex Morrison, University of Exeter Noise from human activities is harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems, new research shows. Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies on ...