Tag algae

• Leadership & Innovation

  September 11, 2017

  Aquafeed ingredient AlgaPrime wins GAA Innovation Award

  A proliferation of alternative feed ingredients has allowed aquaculture to extend the natural resources it depends on. AlgaPrime, packed with the long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA, is being recognized as a game-changing innovation for aquaculture feeds. 

• Feed Sustainability

  May 15, 2017

  Is TerraVia Silicon Valley’s answer to sustainable seafood?

  Like so many innovative solutions achieved in digital technology, a potential fix to aquaculture’s existential issue – the sustainability of feeds – was born in Silicon Valley. In a garage, no less. 

• Animal Health & Welfare

  January 30, 2017

  El fitoplancton es un componente crítico de los ecosistemas de estanques acuícolas

  Los organismos fitoplanctónicos, o microalgas, son muy abundantes en los estanques de acuacultura y tienen un papel crítico en estos ecosistemas, influyendo significativamente en la ecología general del estanque y en la calidad del agua. El manejo adecuado de las 

• Environmental & Social Responsibility

  June 3, 2016

  La extraña liebre de mar cuña es útil como una ‘limpiadora de algas’

  Los moluscos gasterópodos marinos conocidos como liebres de mar son animales relativamente desconocidos que tienen una importancia significativa en la investigación biomédica, debido a su particular sistema nervioso. Y debido a su capacidad de consumir grandes cantidades de algas, pueden 

• Environmental & Social Responsibility

  May 13, 2016

  The odd wedge sea hare is useful as an ‘algae cleaner’

  Marine gastropod molluscs known as sea hares are relatively unknown animals that have significant importance in biomedical research due to their particular nervous system. And because of their ability to consume large amounts of algae, they can be very useful 

• Animal Health & Welfare

  January 4, 2016

  Phytoplankton a crucial component of aquaculture pond ecosystems

  Phytoplanktonic organisms, or microalgae, are very abundant in aquaculture ponds and have critical roles in these ecosystems, significantly influencing overall pond ecology and water quality. Proper management of phytoplankton populations is essential for successful aquaculture pond production. 

• Feed Sustainability

  December 14, 2015

  F3 Prize: Putting money where fish’s mouths are

  Interest is growing in a two-year-long competition aimed at driving innovation in the aquafeed sector. The F3 prize for a demonstrably fish-free feed comes with a cash reward, and possibly a glimpse at the future. 

• Marketplace

  September 24, 2015

  Land-based macroalgae farming

  Land-based cultivation of macroalgae can minimize impacts on wild macroalgae stocks while reducing harvest costs and controlling quality. Integration of macroalgae with land-based fish culture systems could reduce capital and operating costs. 

• Environmental & Social Responsibility

  May 2, 2014

  Silicon, diatoms in aquaculture

  The silicon plants take up in silicic acid from water strengthens cell walls. Among the phytoplankton, diatoms particularly need silicon. 

• Animal Health & Welfare

  September 2, 2013

  Rotifer enrichment: Concept simplifies larval fish feeding

  In trials, a culture diet that naturally enhances rotifers and eliminates the need for enrichment was tested. Skretting feed specialists found similar growth and reproduction figures were registered with a conventional rotifer enrichment diet and a standalone diet for a