On the Job: Modern-day oyster lassies
As part of a series looking at aquaculture jobs, we feature two women working with oysters at different ends of the supply chain.
En el trabajo: muchachas de ostras de hoy en día
Como parte de una serie de trabajos acuícolas, presentamos a dos mujeres trabajando con ostras en diferentes extremos de la cadena de suministro.
At Aquaculture Roundtable Series, talk of change for Thai shrimp
The theme of the Aquaculture Roundtable Series in Chiang Mai was “Need For Change.” That means innovations in all production phases of Thai shrimp.
En la Serie de Mesas Redondas de Acuacultura, se habló de cambio para el camarón
El tema de la serie de mesas redondas sobre acuacultura en Chiang Mai fue "Necesidad de Cambio." Eso significa innovaciones en todas las fases de producción del camarón.
Tropical abalone DNA reveals untapped growth potential
Tropical abalone has aquaculture potential, since it is amenable to traditional selective breeding and modern DNA techniques to help reduce inbreeding.
Researchers seek cause of retarded growth In Thai black tiger shrimp
Since 2002, the majority of Thai shrimp farmers have had problems with retarded growth when rearing black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon).
Brown muscle syndrome in shrimp
Idiopathic muscle necrosis or IMN causes “brown muscle syndrome” in black tiger prawns in Thailand, as well as other penaeid shrimp.
Precision fish farming: A new framework to improve aquaculture, Part 1
A review of technology usage in finfish aquaculture, future application possibilities for precision fish farming (PFF) and guidelines for research.
Tilapia evolution
Tilapia has aptly been called the “aquatic chicken,” a description that has become more accurate as time goes by. It is now the most widely cultured fish on the planet.
Precision fish farming: A new framework to improve aquaculture, Part 2
Proof-of-concept studies for precision fish farming would be easier in laboratories, but demonstrating effects in full-scale farming conditions is critical.
British Columbia salmon farmers wary of Liberal government’s aquaculture plans
The Canadian Liberal Government’s announcement of Aquaculture Act left the industry feeling anxious while some stakeholders say they were completely left out of the process.
COVID-19 has the West Coast shellfish sector on hold
The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the industry are vast. In the Pacific Northwest, some producers are faring better than others.
Commercial microbial biomass additive evaluated in black tiger shrimp diets
Initial insights on the effects of the commercial marine microbial biomass Novacq as an additive in feeds for black tiger shrimp postlarvae and juveniles.
Collaboration drives innovations in super-intensive indoor shrimp farming
A collaboration between Viet-Uc Seafood Corporation and CSIRO of Australia develops improvements in super-intensive indoor shrimp farming technology.
Pandemic persists and Pacific NW shellfish sector digs in
Eight months into the pandemic, the gloom and doom has lightened and there’s hope in the air for the Pacific Northwest shellfish sector.
TNC: Restorative aquaculture can improve marine habitats, biodiversity
A report from The Nature Conservancy shows restorative or regenerative aquaculture can benefit ecosystems, marine animal habitats and biodiversity.
Opinion: OIE, the World Organization for Animal Health, needs seafood industry’s input
Author argues the OIE should regard all fish and shrimp products as safe for trade, regardless of the exporting country’s pathogen status.
Opinión: la OIE, la Organización Mundial de Sanidad Animal, necesita el aporte de la industria pesquera
El autor argumenta que la OIE debería considerar todos los productos de pescado y camarón como seguros para el comercio, independientemente del estado patógeno del país exportador.