Born in Hawaii, SPF broodstock shrimp industry faces globalization
The next step for shrimp breeding will be developing animals that aren’t just disease-free, but increasingly resistant to multiple pathogens. The industry is globalizing, with suppliers setting up shop overseas. But its birthplace will always be Hawaii.
The unmet promise of pondside PCR
A new generation of technology, portable PCR, offers potential for affordable, immediate, pondside diagnosis in easy-to-use handheld kits. But will it live up to the hype?
La promesa no cumplida de PCR al borde de los estanques
Una nueva generación de tecnología, PCR portátil, ofrece potencial para un diagnóstico al lado de los estanques asequible e inmediato en kits de mano fáciles de usar. Pero, ¿estará a la altura del despliegue publicitario?
Petri dish to plate: How close is cellular seafood?
Companies growing meat in laboratories need to overcome challenges including cost, regulation and consumer acceptance. Proponents believe there’s a place in the market for lab-grown fish meat.
Placa de Petri a plato: ¿Qué tan cerca están los productos de mar celulares?
Las empresas que cultivan carne en los laboratorios deben superar los desafíos, incluidos los costos, la regulación y la aceptación del consumidor. Los defensores creen que hay un lugar en el mercado para la carne de pescado cultivada en laboratorio.
Parasite control in aquaculture takes teamwork
Researchers in Australia are experimenting with a biological control for warmer climates: a parasite-eating shrimp popular with aquarium enthusiasts.
Jet-setting: Turning aquaculture wastewater into aviation fuel
The Seawater Energy and Agriculture System at Khalifa University in Masdar City, UAE, is applying aquaculture concepts to biofuel production for airlines.
Puesta a punto: convirtiendo aguas residuales de la acuacultura en combustible de aviación
El Sistema de Energía y Agricultura de Agua de Mar en la Universidad Khalifa en Masdar City, EAU, está aplicando conceptos de acuacultura a la producción de biocombustibles para las aerolíneas.
Aquafeed opportunity attracts pioneers from fields afar
As business leaders switch focus from biofuels and energy to food security, one convert dubs the aquafeed opportunity a needed “redeployment” of knowledge.
La oportunidad de los alimentos acuícolas atrae a pioneros de los campos lejanos
A medida que los líderes empresariales cambian su enfoque de los biocombustibles y la energía a la seguridad alimentaria, un creyente convertido llama la oportunidad de los alimentos acuícolas como un necesario "redespliegue" de conocimiento.
Mexican startup offers DIY aquafeed solution by upcycling wastewater
MicroTERRA is a promising Mexico-based startup developing systems that use microalgae to turn fishpond wastewater into protein for fish feed.
Empresa emergente de México ofrece una solución DIY de alimentos acuícolas reciclando aguas residuales
MicroTERRA es una prometedora empresa emergente desarrollando sistemas que utilizan microalgas para convertir aguas residuales de estanques de peces en proteínas para alimentos de peces.
Wrestling with a ‘generational’ problem, Thai shrimp industry rates higher
When Seafood Watch awarded Thai shrimp a yellow or “good alternative” rating, it recognized a decade of improvements. Some feel it didn’t go far enough.
Here comes the sun: Oyster and algae growers harness solar power
A look at three aquaculture companies that are figuring out how to solve their production problems by using solar power in innovative ways.