A brief overview of fish farming systems
Norway.- There are several ways to farm a salmon. Here is a short explanation to four different fish farming systems in use and under development ...
Read moreAlgae could prevent limb amputation
UK.- A new algae-based treatment could reduce the need for amputation in people with critical limb ischaemia, according to new research we’ve funded, published today ...
Read moreSeafood mislabeling rate of less than 1% for products with MSC ecolabel
London, UK.- DNA barcoding of more than 1,400 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labeled products has shown that less than 1% were mislabeled, compared with a ...
Read moreSFP announces new joint aquaculture improvement project in Indonesia
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) is pleased to announce the initiation of a new sustainable aquaculture improvement project in Indonesia.
Read moreAlgal library lends insights into genes for photosynthesis
USA.- It isn’t easy being green. It takes thousands of genes to build the photosynthetic machinery that plants need to harness sunlight for growth. And ...
Read moreFish can be fed plant waste products
Denmark.- Fish from fish farms are feeding more and more mouths. But what should the fish eat? Research shows that plant proteins may be the ...
Read moreScientists crack genome of superfood seaweed, ito-mozuku
Japan.- For the first time, researchers unveil the genome of ito-mozuku (Nemacystus decipiens), the popular Japanese brown seaweed, providing data that could help farmers better ...
Read moreCanada’s world-class fish and seafood products on display and in demand
Ottawa.- Canada’s fish and seafood sector is a growing and vital part of the Canadian economy, providing good middle class jobs and providing economic opportunity ...
Read moreNOC scientists to develop ‘early warning’ system for monitoring harmful algal blooms
UK.- Scientists at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are developing an innovative new sensor, and associated analytical techniques, for monitoring and classifying phytoplankton that can ...
Read moreMarine Investment drives Innovation in Ireland’s Aquaculture & Fish Bio-Processing Sector
UK.- Irish companies, Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) and Technology From Ideas Ltd, (TfI) have recently been awarded funding under the Marine Institute’s Industry-led Award scheme. ...
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