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Government inaction leads to 21% drop in aquaculture production

Dublin.- The Chairman of IFA Aquaculture Michael Mulloy has criticised the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s lack of support and failure to promote ...

The science and politics of genetically engineered salmon: 5 questions answered

By Alison Van Eenennaam*A Massachusetts-based company earlier this month cleared the last regulatory hurdle from the Food and Drug Administration to sell genetically engineered salmon ...

In-vitro baby corals may cope with temperature rise thanks to science

Australia.- The answers to helping prevent coral bleaching on some reefs may be found in the genes of the first ever tiny hybrid coral babies ...

Tourism, aquaculture and offshore accidents with Blueye

Norway.- Blueye is an underwater drone with lights and a camera that enables the exploration and filming of ocean life without needing to dive into ...

Scientists turn back evolutionary clock to develop high-CO2-tolerant microalgae

China.- The rapid elevation of atmospheric carbon dioxide level has led to global warming and ocean acidification. Microalgae, accounting for nearly 40 percent of global ...

Chinese Study Helps Trace Evolution of Fish Scales

China.- Fish fossils, dating back about 425 million years ago, are providing insights into the evolution of scales on bony fishes.

INvertebrateIT fostering invertebrate-based solutions for the Aquaculture sector

Continuing its successes into its final weeks, the INvertebrateIT project team’s on-line webinar series proved popular amongst the invertebrate feed sector. The INvertebrateIT project invited ...

Government of Canada takes steps to protect Aquatic Species at Risk

Ottawa, Canada.- Canada’s natural environment and wildlife are at the core of our national identity. Biodiversity is the cornerstone of our way of life – ...

Overcoming Impediments to Shellfish Aquaculture: Case Studies

USA.- More than half of the population of the continental United States resides in coastal communities, which are increasingly home to commercial shellfish aquaculture operations. ...

Eating fish may help prevent asthma

Australia.- A James Cook University scientist says an innovative study has revealed new evidence that eating fish can help prevent asthma.