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Zambia government approves the hosting of Aquaculture Africa 2023 Conference

The 2nd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ2023) will be held in Lusaka, Zambia from 13 ...

High demand results in little variation in salmon products

by Lidunn Mosaker Boge, Nofima High salmon prices mean that people are less willing to pay extra for new sustainable products. However, extensive studies in ...

Can algae solve water quality problems in treated wastewater and contribute to a circular economy?

by Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) The researchers and industry partners behind the ALGECO project believe so. They are well underway with studies and ...

NOK 1.5 billion to be saved on salmon transport

by Anne-May Johansen, Nofima If all Norwegian salmon production was supercooled before transport, the industry could save NOK 1.5 billion annually in transport costs. The ...

Genetic Barriers, a Warming Ocean, and the Uncertain Future for an Important Forage Fish

by Elaina Hancock – UConn In the vast oceans, one would assume their inhabitants can travel far and wide and, as a result, populations of ...

Stress hormones could explain rising infections in Norwegian salmon

by Iowa State University Fish farming is a crucial industry in Norway, and salmon is by far the most important species. So it’s alarming that ...

Low salinity can work to culture Florida pompano fish

by Gisele Galoustian, Florida Atlantic University The Florida pompano, Trachinotus carolinus, a fish species that can live in waters of a wide range of salinity, ...

New URI-led initiative will provide rapid response, funds to support Rhode Island seafood industry

by University of Rhode Island A new initiative, spearheaded by University of Rhode Island Professor Marta Gomez-Chiarri, will fund research – industry teams to address ...

Seaweed molecules used to improve outcomes for bypass surgery

by University of Waterloo Researchers are using a natural material derived from seaweed to promote vascular cell growth, prevent blood clots and improve the performance ...

£3m funding scheme for marine, fisheries and aquaculture projects announced

A £3m funding scheme to support the fisheries, marine and aquaculture sectors is now open for expressions of interest, Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths ...