Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2016
Scotland.- In 2016, 7,732 tonnes of mussels were produced for the table market, this is the highest level of mussel production recorded in Scotland;
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Providence, USA.- Pizza enthusiasts know well that a simple u-shaped curvature at the crust can keep a thin slice from drooping over when lifted from ...
Read moreUSGS Finds 28 Types of Cyanobacteria in Florida Algal Bloom
USA.- A new U.S. Geological Survey study that looked at the extensive harmful algal bloom that plagued Florida last year found far more types of ...
Read moreHow the popularity of sea cucumbers is threatening coastal communities
Canada.- Coastal communities are struggling with the complex social and ecological impacts of a growing global hunger for a seafood delicacy, according to a new ...
Read moreWorld first: Icelandic capelin is MSC certified
The Iceland Sustainable Fisheries (ISF) capelin fishery is the first capelin fishery in the world to be MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.
Read moreNew Study Finds Return on Investment for Government Spending on Aquaculture
USA.- Federal investments in aquaculture account for a small fraction of all government-funded research spending but result in a significant return on investment in terms ...
Read moreShrimp Can Be Traced Back to Their Country of Origin Through Elemental Profiling
Washington, USA.- A new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report finds that farmed shrimp from Thailand, Vietnam, and India could be traced back to their countries ...
Read moreIncreasing productivity in Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture industries
Australia.- The Australian Government has today welcomed the Productivity Commission’s recommendations to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and cut unnecessary and costly regulation in Australia’s ...
Read moreVirginia continues to lead in clam and oyster aquaculture
USA.- Virginia shellfish farmers sold $56.6 million in clams and oysters in 2016, with hard clam sales of $38.1 million and $18.5 million in oyster ...
Read moreOyster gene tool set to boost yields
United Kingdom.- Oyster farmers are set to benefit from a new genetic tool that will help to prevent disease outbreaks and improve yields.
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