NTU Singapore scientists discover method to boost energy generation from microalgae

Singapore – The variety of humble algae that cover the surface of ponds and seas could hold the key to boosting the efficiency of artificial ...

Cawthron Institute part of international collaboration to develop world’s first algae-based local anaesthetic

New Zealand – An algae-based pain medication that could improve the care of patients undergoing surgery is now closer to reality thanks to a collaboration ...

Three out of four fish farming companies are family-owned

Norway – The majority of Norwegian salmon farming companies are family-owned, but on average family-owned companies have fewer permits and produce less than other such ...

A consistent SUCCESS for Vietnamese aquaculture

Skretting Vietnam’s intensive shrimp farming programme is optimising production while minimising disease risks for clients.

A test to diagnose psychopaths can help identify fish behaviours that could benefit aquaculture

Some lumpfish are friendly, others not so much. (Shutterstock) Benjamin Whittaker, University of Guelph In November 1888, fear stalked the streets of London as the ...

Herring offcuts could become fish sauces for gourmets

By Wenche Aale Hægermark * Norway – Norwegian enterprises are developing high-quality fermented fish sauces based on leftover raw materials. The market potential is huge. Fermented ...

HU Aquaponics technician, professor publish aquaponics research

Harnessing HU’s state-of-the-art aquaponics system, professors team with students to advance aquaponics, which involves raising fish (aquaculture) and growing plants together in water (hydroponics). In ...

Super Seaweed for Fish Health and Growth

As part of our concerted efforts to support and encourage the next generation of Australians in study, careers and volunteering in international agricultural research, the ...

New study to deliver biosecurity boost to north’s prawn industry

Australia – A new CRCNA research collaboration seeking to give the north’s prawn industry a biosecurity boost has been launched at James Cook University’s Bebegu ...

Shetland Training for SE Asian Students

Shetland, UK – More than 20 students from Southeast Asia have enrolled on a new online aquaculture training course developed and delivered by Shetland UHI.