UMaine researchers to develop enhanced fish vaccines with nanocellulose

USA – In an effort to support Maine and the nation’s growing finfish aquaculture industry, University of Maine scientists seek to develop more effective, safe, ...

Against overfishing: Protect large spawners and assess stocks correctly

Germany – To avoid overfishing the status and reproductive capacity of fish stocks are regularly determined through stock assessments. The fecundity of female fish is ...

New research centre will contribute to more environmentally friendly fish feed

Norway – The Minister of Fisheries and Seafood in Norway, Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen, cut the ribbon when the Aquafeed Technology Centre was opened on Wednesday last ...

Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation Announced

San Antonio, USA – The Northwest Aquaculture Alliance (NWAA) and the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) today announced the formation of the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship ...

USDA expanding efforts to protect farmed aquatic animals

By Greg Cima*A plan published this summer would consolidate authority over aquaculture under the U.S. Department of Agriculture and expand measures to find and control ...

In Fish Production, Water Quality is Vital

By Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences*During National Water Quality Month, Americans can take some time to consider the importance of ...

Seaweed Farms in River Estuaries Significantly Reduce Nitrogen Concentrations and Prevent Environmental Pollution

A new study by Tel Aviv University and Berkeley University proposes a model according to which the establishment of seaweed farms near river estuaries significantly ...

WHOI Advancing a Seaweed Solution to Develop New Kelp Strains

Woods Hole, USA – As the state of the Earth’s climate remains at the forefront of the minds of policymakers, scientists, and economists, seaweed farming ...

Scaling up wastewater aquaculture through public-private partnerships

Written by Pay Drechsel* Throughout history, pond-based aquaculture has been an important source of food and income for many communities. Today, with farmed fish accounting for ...

Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish

Australia – Developing a blood test to predict the stress of aquatic species and help industry develop a more sustainable fish economy is the focus ...