FISHBOOST Results: Feed conversion ratio can be improved by selection for controlled lipid deposition

FISHBOOST researchers have shown that prevention of excessive lipid deposition improves feed conversion ratio in rainbow trout. This also increases, yet slowly, the efficiency at ...

Trials Show Success In Feeding U.S. Grains To Vietnamese Catfish

U.S. sorghum and corn may be on the menu soon for Vietnamese catfish, thanks to recent feeding trial results from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC).

Mid-Year Update on Ongoing CTSA Projects: IMTA of Shrimp and Sea Cucumbers

Hawaii, USA.- CTSA Midterm Progress Reports are due at the beginning of June each year. Although these reports are not as detailed as the annual ...

FISHBOOST results: Perceptions on aquaculture production and selective breeding

Miriam van Straten (EFFAB), Hervé Chavanne (Nofima)In the FISHBOOST project, one work package is dedicated to investigating existing perceptions of aquaculture production. The work consisted ...

Evaluating approaches to agricultural development

USA.- As the old saying goes, teaching someone to fish is far more helpful than just giving them a fish. Now, research from WorldFish and ...

Can farmed fish become vegetarian to reduce the industry’s eco-footprint?

Can carnivorous farmed fish become vegetarian? Trout is one of Europe’s main farmed fish. Its diet relies on catching wild fish. The goal is to ...

‘Weedy’ fish species to take over our future oceans

Australia.- University of Adelaide researchers have for the first time demonstrated that the ocean acidification expected in the future will reduce fish diversity significantly, with ...

Alabama shellfish and aquaculture situation report released

By: Melissa Schneider USA.- The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center announce the publication of the “Alabama Shellfish and ...

Small Business Innovation Research Program – Phase I

USA.- Funds may be awarded up to $100,000 for a Phase I project. Proposed Phase I projects should prove the scientific or technical feasibility of ...

How to trace, weigh and distribute fish products

UK.- Guidance on traceability, weighing and distribution of fish and fisheries products up to the point of first sale. For full details see Commission Implementing ...