New treatment tackles costly parasitic disease for freshwater farmed and ornamental fish

Ireland.- A new treatment has been developed for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, a parasite commonly found in freshwater fish which could save the ornamental and farmed fish ...

New world map of fish genetic diversity

By: Peter RüeggAn international research team from ETH Zurich and French universities has studied genetic diversity among fish around the world for the first time. Their ...

A strong start for the Norwegian seafood year – a 15 per cent increase from last year

Tromso.- Norway exported 207,000 tonnes of seafood totalling NOK 9.8 billion in January. Volume is at the same level as last year, while export value ...

Biologist discovers that lavender enhances the immunity of carp

by RUDN UniversityBiologist from RUDN University Morteza Yousefi has found that lavender extract added to the food reduces stress and improves immunity in carp in ...

Cuttlefish eat less for lunch when they know there’ll be shrimp for dinner

UK.- Cuttlefish can rapidly learn from experience and adapt their eating behaviour accordingly, a new study has shown.

More people and fewer wild fish lead to an omega-3 supply gap

By Nancy Bazilchuk*Omega-3 fatty acids are essential components of healthy diets for both humans and fish. The dramatic increase in fish farming worldwide has boosted ...

Seaweed feed has potential to create $140 million industry

Australia.- A game-changing new research program involving seaweed being included in livestock fodder could lead to a $140 million new industry in South Australia within ...

Alaska’s national forests contribute 48 million salmon a year to state’s commercial fishing industry

Juneau, USA.- Alaska’s Tongass and Chugach National Forests, which contain some of the world’s largest remaining tracts of intact temperate rainforest, contribute an average of ...

FDA Renews Refusals of Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp

USA.- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now issued its first report of entry line refusals for 2020. There were 96 total seafood ...

European Commission and European Investment Fund launch €75 million BlueInvest Fund

Brussels.- The European Commission is partnering with the European Investment Fund, part of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB), to launch the BlueInvest Fund today. ...