New research on Atlantic salmon scale growth

Ireland.- Research from Dr Katie Thomas of the Marine Institute has investigated the mechanisms for growth mark formation in scales of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar ...

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Million Dollar Shrimp: Valorization of Chitin from Northern Moroccan Shrimp

The decortication (removal of the outer layer) of gray and pink shrimp in Northern Morocco results in large amounts of waste annually. These chitin shells ...

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‘Apply the principles of circular agriculture also in aquaculture’

The Netherlands.- To enable us to continue supplying the growing world population with enough protein in the future, fish production will need to rise. In ...

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New Online Tools Address Slavery in Shrimp Supply Chain

USA.- The American commercial shrimp industry is heavily regulated. Federal, state, and local governments set out rules and regulations regarding how, when, and where commercial ...

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ASEAN continues to be a potential market of Vietnam pangasius

Vietnam.- Q.IV/2018, Pangasius export revenue to ASEAN markets reached US$57 million, up 35.6% compared to the same period in 2017. In 2018, the export turnover ...

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Weak Norwegian krone continues to help fish exporters

Norway.- The export value of fresh fish products has recently received more help from the Norwegian krone exchange rate compared to frozen products. However, Nofima ...

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Good swimming water for walleyes thanks to geothermal energy from greenhouses

The Netherlands.- Greenhouses do not have to be heated in the summer. In fact, there is often even a surplus of heat, especially if geothermal ...

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CAP Report Considers Effect of Expanding Offshore Aquaculture

Washington, D.C. USA.- As the United States considers expanding the commercial farming of fish, shellfish, and seaweed into federal waters, a new report from the ...

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Secrets of fluorescent microalgae could lead to super-efficient solar cells

Birmingham, UK.- Tiny light-emitting microalgae, found in the ocean, could hold the secret to the next generation of organic solar cells, according to new research ...

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Anne Kapuscinski receives 2019 Ocean Award for innovation

USA.- Anne Kapuscinski, professor of environmental studies and director of the Coastal Science and Policy Program, has received a 2019 Ocean Award for innovation from ...

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