A DNA based tool for tackling operational and environmental challenges in aquaculture

Stavanger, Norway.- The project  combines  eDNA-based assays, which are related to specific species,  and the  Environmental Sampling processor (ESP), to provide a new generation instrument ...

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How quickly should fish be processed?

Norway.- Whether fish is processed before or after rigor mortis can be significant for the quality of the fish product. What is best depends on ...

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Spain: Fish and Seafood Market Brief

USA.- Spain is one of the largest markets worldwide for fish and seafood. In 2016, Spain was the fourth largest importer of fish and seafood ...

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A warning and an improved PCR detection method for tilapia lake virus (TiLV) disease in Thai tilapia farms

Thailand.- Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) is a novel RNA virus resembling Orthomyxovirus. It has been reported as a newly emerging virus that causes syncytial hepatitis ...

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Bioeconomy: insect meal as a sustainable aquaculture feed

Berlin, Germany.- Around half of the world’s fish consumed comes from aquaculture production. But in order to effectively relieve aquatic ecosystems, fish farming needs to ...

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Making oil from algae – towards more efficient biofuels

Japan.- The mechanism behind oil synthesis within microalgae cells has been revealed by a Japanese research team. This discovery could contribute to the development of ...

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American Shrimp Processors Association Strongly Supports President Trump’s New Buy America Executive Order

USA.- Today President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order to strengthen the Buy America component of the U.S. government’s procurement process. ASPA Executive Director Dr. ...

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FARNET Guide #12: Boosting business along the fisheries value chain

Under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), FLAGs have the opportunity to support “adding value, creating jobs, attracting young people and innovation at all ...

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Fish and Seafood Market Brief – Bulgaria

USA.- This report contains information about Bulgaria’s fish and seafood market. It provides an overview of market opportunities and key information and statistics about production, ...

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DPH Releases Annual Fish Advisory, “If I Catch It, Can I Eat It?” With Updated Guidance on Fish Caught on the Housatonic River

USA.- The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the release of the 2017 edition of If I Catch It, Can I Eat It? ...

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