Improving aquaculture and identifying impact of climate change by researching crab molting

By Alexis Opper, Colorado State UniversityUSA.- The exoskeleton of a crab provides many benefits for the animal, including structural support and protection from predators and ...

Microplastic fibers linked to respiratory, reproductive changes in fish

By Tim Lucas, Duke UniversityChronic exposure to microplastic fibers causes aneurysms, erosion of surface layers and other serious damage to fish gills, and increases egg ...

Leading Global Brands Change the Future of the Seafood Industry with Launch of New Traceability Standards

Washington, USA.- Today, The Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST)—a major industry forum involving more than five dozen companies worldwide from across the seafood supply ...

Against overfishing: save the oldies!

Leibniz, Germany.- A team of researchers led by Professor Robert Arlinghaus from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Humboldt-Universität zu ...

Novel microalgal-based systems for shrimp disease control project was awarded the International Awards 2019

Thailand.- “Development of novel microalgal-based systems for shrimp disease control in South East Asia,” a collaborative effort between the University of Kent and BIOTEC was ...

Treated wastewater may be safe for aquaculture

By American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevAlthough aquaculture in treated wastewater is practiced worldwide, there is scant scientific research concerning whether organic micropollutants are ...

The world’s their fish finger

By Jacqueline Garget, University of CambridgeUK.- Smothered in ketchup or squished into a sandwich, there’s one tasty convenience food that’s hard to resist. With over ...

New Research Focuses on Seaweed’s Impact on Estuaries

By Katelyn Vause, NCSUA new study is exploring the impact of non-native seaweed in the North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve. Aaron ...

Alltech Coppens launches expert guide for Recirculation Aquaculture System farmers

Helmond, Netherlands.– Global fish nutrition company Alltech Coppens has launched a specialized Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) guide to help farmers achieve the full potential of ...

WA2020: World Aquaculture 2020 rescheduled to December 14 to 18, 2020

The World Aquaculture 2020 (WA2020) Conference Organizer and the WA2020 Steering Committee members have decided that WA2020 will be rescheduled from June 8-12, 2020 to ...