Researcher studying ways to maximize environmental benefits of green algae

by University of Missouri There’s a special class of green algae that has the potential to revolutionize sustainability efforts. These so-called diatoms are abundant in ...

High demand for genetic improvement programs drives the expansion of the breeding team at the Center for Aquaculture Technologies

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), experts in aquatic animal genetics, is responding to increasing demand by adding leading scientists to their Breeding team. Dr. ...

How Mussels Maintain Adhesion Underwater

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) Bathroom accessories mounted on tile walls often fall off if not mounted correctly. This is because the ...

Newly patented diagnostic tool for aquaculture pathogen to boost shrimp cultivation

by PIB DelhiScientists have developed a handy diagnostic tool that detects an aquaculture pathogen known as the White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV). The peptide-based diagnostic ...

Oyster market research outlines marketing strategies for increasing grower profits

by Tory Moore, University of Florida IFASOyster farmers face many challenges when growing a healthy harvest, as the market is highly diverse. UF/IFAS researchers conducted ...

Turbulence from spawning fish keeps a healthy circulation in coastal waters

by University of Southampton A new study has shown how fish influence ocean ecosystems in coastal regions, revealing for the first time how they circulate ...

A new microalgae strain raises hopes for less fishy-tasting vegan products

by CORDIS EU backing has helped to scale up production of a new microalgae strain with a higher protein content and better organoleptic properties than ...

The hidden world of octopus cities and culture shows why it’s wrong to farm them

by Kristin Andrews, York University, Canada My research examines animal minds and ethics, and to me, the phrase “octopus culture” brings to mind Octopolis and ...

LIFE Revives: Freshwater mussels can inhibit bacterial diseases

by University of JyväskyläResearchers from the LIFE Revives project found brown trout better survived a Flavobacterium disease outbreak if the fish had larvae of freshwater ...

Study examines if there is something ‘fishy’ happening with seafood imports

by Amy Duke, The Pennsylvania State University Reducing tariffs on imported goods is meant to remove trade barriers, but it doesn’t seem to be helping ...