Fish nutrition database to help combat malnutrition across the globe

UK – A treasure trove of vital nutritional data about fish species is being made freely available and accessible globally – plugging a knowledge gap ...

Gene edited indoor veggie gardens, advanced wastewater treatment to tackle food crisis

Climate change, rising populations, and shrinking farmlands are all threatening global food security. As the future of food hangs in the balance, innovative research and ...

Shrimp birthing center ends unnecessary abortions

Philippines – Back in 2018, eggs from infected shrimp spawners would be promptly chlorinated and disposed – all 200,000 to 1 million of them per ...

Atlantic provinces continue collaboration to encourage growth in aquaculture industry

Canada – A new memorandum of understanding has been signed by the ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic provinces to continue collaborating on the ...

Aquaponics treatment system inspired by sewage plants grows tastier crops and keeps fish healthy

Researchers develop a novel fish waste treatment system that breaks down fish sludge and turns nutrients from fish waste into an effective fertilizer for plants.

New dipping solution turns the whole fish into valuable food

When herring are filleted, more than half their weight becomes a low-value ‘side stream’ that never reaches our plates – despite being rich in protein ...

Genetics influences physical fitness of tilapia

Wageningen University & Research scientists have demonstrated that genes influence swimming fitness of tilapia. As there are indications that fitter fish are also healthier and ...

UN: More harmful algal bloom impacts emerge amid rising seafood demand, coastal development

UNESCO IOC delivers 1st global assessment report after 7 years’ work by 109 experts in 35 countries, creating a baseline to detect and gauge the ...

EIT Food announces new projects to accelerate innovation in sustainable aquaculture

EIT Food announces the results of its sustainable aquaculture competition, with seven new projects launching and 18 new partners joining the world’s largest food innovation ...

Aquafeed project shows promise to improve income of farmers

by RH Ledesma*To help lower the price of fish amidst volatile food prices across the country, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) ...