28/07/2014: Global aquaculture market to expand dramatically
The global market for aquaculture is expected to reach US$202.96 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Aquaculture includes farming of aquatic organisms such as...
View Article29/07/2014: Short film about collecting plastic to make a chair on a fishing...
Since the discovery of the Pacific Garbage Patch in 1997, which is predicted to measure twice the size of Texas, five more have been found across the world’s oceans with the Atlantic gyre predicted to...
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30/07/2014: Oily fish helps reduce your carbon footprint - slightly
Mackerel, herring, sardines and anchovies are amongst the most energy efficient in protein production, according to a research paper published in the journal Fish and Fisheries.The energy the...
View Article30/07/2014: Giant deep-sea 'shrimp' filmed
The world's largest amphipod has been caught on film for the first time – and even if you love shrimp, this behemoth critter may give you nightmaresRead more HERE. The AquaculturistsThis blog is...
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30/07/2014: Dolphin's first word was "sargassum" - a type of seaweed
For the first time ever, a device has enabled people to translate a dolphin whistle in real time. The dolphin's first word was "sargassum," a type of seaweed. "I was like whoa! We have a match. I was...
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30/07/2014: Blood river - water pollution spreads in China
River pollution is becoming an eye-sight as well as a nasal irritant in some parts of China and no more so than for the residents of residents of Wenzhou, China, and for many in the rapidly expanding...
View Article30/07/2014: Best catch in Cuba
Aquafarming in Camagüey province shows an auspicious outcome regarding its annual catch plan, when reporting 3256 tonnes, the largest catch in Cuba.Mostly to be allocated for national consumption and a...
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31/07/2014: Clusters of a jelly-fish like colony is blown ashore on US west...
The west coast of the United States from Southern California to Washington is experiencing an invasion of jellyfish-like creatures that have washed up on beaches during July, coating the beaches in a...
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31/07/2014: Sarufutsu River 'jumping' with Itou Salmon
by Peter S. Rand, Senior Conservation BiologistChair, IUCN Salmonid Specialist Group In the field of conservation, we are often faced with the question “Is a certain species or population secure?” As I...
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31/07/2014: Higher prices for shrimp reflected in US prices
Various US importers/distributors are highlighting that farm gate prices for whole shrimp are rising fast in specifically in Ecuador and Thailand.Ecuador buyers have come back strongly especially from...
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31/07/2014: Book Review - ‘The Coastal Chef’ launched
In a world unduly fixated on nutrient-poor processed foods, the rising incidence of serious chronic diseases such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes means it has never been more important for us to make...
View Article1/08/2014: Australian pearl company charged with workplace death after a two...
A Western Australian pearl company has been charged by Worksafe WA with one count of failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment, two years after the death of one of its divers.The...
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01/08/2014: Deep-sea cameras reveal commercial fisheries having little impact...
The Australia Antarctic Division has developed a new system of deep sea cameras to explore the impact of commercial fishing on biodiversity. Pristine seafloor after 16 years of commercial fishingThey...
View Article01/08/2014: New and emerging fish species for expansion of the European...
The largest scale research project undertaken by the European Commission is currently in development and aims to enhance European aquaculture production by removing bottlenecks in the production...
View Article01/08/2014: VIDEO - Huon launches revolutionary feed barge
Huon (based in Tasmania) are introducing a series of new feed barges which they believe will make farms more efficient while reducing environmental impact.The new feed systems are becoming recognised...
View Article01/08/2014: Kids state dinner at White House
It's not easy to snag an invite to a White House State Dinner.So, imagine how 54 children — one from each state, US territory and the District of Columbia — felt being honored in the elegant East Room...
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04/08/2014: Biorigin brings health solutions from Brazilian sugar fields to...
An Industry profile from International Aquafeed magazine by Odd Elvebo, Technical Sales Manager – Aquaculture, NorwayBiorigin is a Brazilian company which has developed knowledge and technology to...
View Article04/08/2014: Effect of salinity on the performance and body composition of...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of salinity on the culture water quality, performance and body composition of Litopenaeus vannamei juveniles reared in a super-intensive system...
View Article04/08/2014: Seeking the fishing industry's 'holy grail'
Scientists in this laboratory are trying to grasp what they call the holy grail of aquaculture: raising this powerful fish, so prized by sushi lovers, entirely in captivity. But the effort is fraught...
View Article04/08/2014: Fish, Omega 3 and aggression
So what could explain this correlation between lack of fish oils and aggression? Well, fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids known as DHA and EPA, which are essential for optimal brain function....
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