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Genome of sea lettuce that spawns massive ‘green tides’ decoded

Sea lettuce, a fast-growing seaweed that spawns massive “green tides,” is a prolific thief, according to research that for the first time sequenced the genome ...

Thai shrimp expert encourages tiger shrimp production in PH

The Philippines.- High export demand for tiger shrimp prompted a Thai shrimp expert to encourage Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, to revive and improve ...

ASA’s WISHH to Launch Aqua Feed Program in Cambodia

USA.- The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) WISHH Program is building on its successful track record in aquaculture development by launching the Commercialization of Aquaculture for ...

More fish please, say U.S. and British consumers—and make it healthy

Minneapolis, USA.- Americans and Brits are increasingly saying “I’ll take the fish,” according to new research from Cargill. In its latest Feed4Thought survey, Cargill found ...

ASC launches new Improver Programme

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today officially launched its new Improver Programme, an initiative to facilitate accessibility of the standard by helping producers that ...

How much fish do we consume? First global seafood consumption footprint published

Taking into consideration both food that humans consume and seafood processed for feed production, seafood consumption in EU member states equals 27 kg per head. ...

Cheap plant oil can give us healthier salmon

By Steinar Brandslet*Norway.- The amount of omega-3 fatty acids in farmed salmon is dropping. But a reasonable and affordable solution may make salmon even healthier ...

Carrefour’s initiatives to promote responsible aquaculture

Developing responsible fishing is a priority for Carrefour – its first initiative dates back to 2005 with the launch of the MSC-certified responsible fishing range.

Scientists discover genetic basis for how harmful algal blooms become toxic

USA.- A team led by scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego and the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) ...

BioMar works with farmers to create a premium shrimp

BioMar has identified a market opportunity for a premium, sustainable shrimp product. They announced this week in connection with the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s annual conference, ...