Octopus welfare in aquaculture: study questions the use of cortisol as an indicator

The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris). Source: Marine Research Institute (IIM-CSIC).

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The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) Launches New Low-Density Genotyping Panel for Black Tiger Shrimp — Advancing Practical Genetic Innovation in Penaeus monodon Breeding

As global investment in Black Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) breeding continues, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) introduces a new, value-driven genotyping solution designed for ...

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Natural algal communities act as probiotics against aquaculture pathogens

Yellow panels: Overview of algal cultures used in the Vibrio inhibition assays. Xenic cultures: Tetraselmis suecica (NT) and Isochrysis galbana (NI, continuously subcultured; NNI, freshly recruited microbiome). Source: Smahajcsik et al., (2025); Microbiol Spectrum:e00421-25.

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Salinity: a key factor in the vulnerability of Vannamei shrimp to Vibrio parahaemolyticus

White shrimp. Source: USDA.

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World Aquaculture 2025 Hyderabad: Key announcements include FAO plenary speaker & call for abstracts now open!

Hyderabad, India – November 10–13, 2025, The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) is pleased to share exciting updates for World Aquaculture 2025 India (WA2025), set to ...

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Tilapia genetics: keys for the identification and improvement of commercial stocks

Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) has established itself as one of the most important farmed fish globally. Since the introduction of various species such as Mozambique, red, ...

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New in vitro platform to evaluate diets in rainbow trout

Rainbow Trout. Source: SANIPES.

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Optimizing hydrodynamics in large-scale recirculating ponds with paddlewheel aerators

The partitioned PRAS. Source: Zhang et al., (2025); Aquacultural Engineering, 111, 102569.

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Transforming aquaculture sludge and effluents into nutrients and energy through anaerobic digestion and microalgae

The growing Norwegian aquaculture industry faces the challenge of sustainably managing its waste. A recent scientific study published by researchers from NORCE, Wageningen University and ...

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The impact of crowding during harvest on the welfare and quality of rainbow trout

(a) Density reduction by water column descent (WL). (b) Density reduction by lateral compression (LC). Source: Villalba et al., (2025); Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 56(3), e70025.

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