Zhongkai University Researchers develop UAV-mounted water quality sampling and multi-parameter monitoring system
An experimental airborne system is effective at water quality sampling and monitoring, with superior mobility, safety and lower operating costs.
The uni MPB belt is the world’s most cleanable straight-running 2-inch pitch belt
Ammeraal Beltech's uni MPB belt features excellent stability and release capabilities, superior drainage and outstanding cleanability.
Aquaculture Exchange: Melanie Siggs, part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part interview, independent advisor Melanie Siggs talks to the Advocate about consumer perceptions of aquaculture, and many roles that NGOs fill and her hopes for the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative and its work with certification schemes.
Culture water pre-inoculation of probiotics in Pacific white shrimp nurseries
This study showed that a longer inoculation of probiotics will improve shrimp postlarvae growth and survival, and that a new technique developed for more accurately estimating postlarvae weight can significantly reduce the food that must be supplied.
They’re ‘everywhere’: The pervasiveness of microplastics
How has the plastic in aquaculture operations contributed to microplastic pollution? And is plastic pollution contaminating aquaculture products? The Advocate takes a closer look.
Blue food solutions
Although state-of-the-art research has led to breakthroughs in cost efficiency, productivity and sustainability, further advances will be needed to support expansion of the industry to meet growing seafood demand. The North Atlantic Seafood Forum identified challenges and proposed solutions for varied issues.
Land-use efficiency study puts aquaculture on a pedestal
Focused on land-use implications of terrestrial meat production, the study concluded that aquaculture can meet the protein demands of a growing global population without adding strain on arable land, water or our other natural resources.
Microalgae provide food, feed, fuel
About 30 percent of global microalgae production goes to animal feeds, with large applications in aquaculture, particularly for larval stages.
Joint culture of carps in Bangladesh
The addition of cheap, fast-growing silver carp to ponds with major carps would allow farmers to sell fish while retaining some for food purposes.
Beyond HACCP: Total procedures manuals, Part 2
Detailing the HACCP procedures and specifications for every stage of production and processing in a total procedures manual is a hallmark of quality.
Ascending U.K. prawn farms now riding out the coronavirus storm
U.K. prawn farms FloGro Fresh and Great British Prawns believe demand for trusthworthy, local food will carry them past the COVID-19 market disruption.
World’s largest fly factory attracting investors eyeing aquafeed expansion
A high-capacity black soldier fly factory puts Protix in position to ramp up production. Investors explain why they’re betting on the sector’s success.
Feed competition reduces heritable variation for weight in Pacific white shrimp
Study quantifies direct and indirect genetic effects on body weight under satiation and restricted feeding regimes in Pacific white shrimp.
Climate change effects on aquaculture production
Comprehensive review explores the negative and positive sides of climate change on aquaculture production, and implications for its sustainability.
Regenerative ocean farming is trending, but can it be a successful business model?
There are environmental benefits from regenerative ocean farming but its success hinges on establishing community-driven business models.
‘They know better than men how to protect their environment and people’: How focusing on women farmers is boosting food security in India
GOAL 22: The Government of Odisha and WorldFish collaborate to boost income and food security in India by teaching women’s groups to raise carp.
Stirling-WorldFish: Fish polyculture offers a flexible pathway to food and nutrition security
The open-access paper finds that polyculture, or farming multiple species in one system, can supplement capture fisheries and tilapia aquaculture.
Journal examines aquaculture’s valuable contribution to global food production
Integrating fish farming into nutrition-sensitive, circular and sustainable food systems can drive future aquaculture development, say authors of a new report.