Fish oil might help fight type 2 diabetes but the link is unclear according to a study conducted at Harvard. Researchers analysed data from 14 studies involving 1,323 subjects to determine the effects of fish oil supplements on diabetes risk factors. They found that fish oil was associated with an increase in the level of the hormone adiponectin - which effects glucose regulation and inflammation.
Land based salmon farming is not a viable alternative to open-net farming in the ocean says the Newfoundland and Labrador government. There had been calls to move the province's aquaculture facilities inland to prevent the spread of disease after farmed salmon was found in rivers on the Burin Peninsula. However, the government says that previous attempts to farm salmon inland has not been viable economically, environmentally or technically.
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The results are in for the Aquarama fish competition which takes place this week at the Aquarama show. Aquarama is Asia's biggest ornamental fish show.
See the full results here.
Check out these stunning images of an algae farm in Western Australia. Hutt Lagoon is about 14 km long by 2k m wide and around 1 m deep. Photographer, Steve Back took the pictures from above, showcasing the amazing pinky red algal blooms.
The micro-organisms produce beta-carotene, which has a multitude of applications including ice-cream and nutritional supplements for pregnant women.
View images...You can see more of Back's work here.
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| Fish oil (Photo credit: ArtsieAspie) |
