Sea Eight Aquaculture:Pioneers of the inland production of sole fish
by Priyal Shah, Assistant Editorial Manager, International Aquafeed & Fish Farming Technology, India.
Sea Eight specialises in the sustainable farming of Solea sole fish on land. They represent a significant step in sustainable aquaculture, showcasing how innovation and environmental responsibility...
What is New with Seaweed Farming in LatAm?
by Joy Nelloolichalil, Operations Manager, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology, UK
Seaweed (macroalgae) aquaculture in Latin America (LatAm) is undergoing a structural technological transformation, shifting from small-scale, largely extractive and semi-artisanal systems toward digitally integrated, biologically optimised and capital-intensive production models. Historically, much...
ASC Certification for Taylor Shellfish Farms
Certification highlights growing demand for sustainable shellfish in the U.S. market
Taylor Shellfish Farms, North America’s largest oyster producer, has become the first bivalve farm in the United States to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council -...
Plant Sterols in Shrimp Diets: Enhancing Productivity & Sustainability
by Dr John Grayson, Research Scientist, ADM Animal Nutrition, USA
The global aquafeed industry is currently undergoing a period of transformation. During the past three decades, production volumes have increased from 30 metric tonnes per hectare to 150...
The Outsourcing Advantage, How Elite Genetics Streamline Farm Operations
By Marco Gioacchino Pistrin
In the competitive world of modern aquaculture, the difference between a marginal profit and a thriving operation often comes down to two variables: the genetic quality of the stock and the consistency...
Alaska Board of Fish rejects proposal to cut hatchery production in South-East Alaska
The Alaska Board of Fish has rejected a proposal to reduce hatchery production of chum salmon in Southeast Alaska by 25%. The proposal, submitted by Fairbanks Region Fish & Game Advisory Committee member Virgil...
Canada announces new pacific salmon hatchery in British Columbia
The Canadian government has announced plans to build a new Pacific Salmon hatchery in British Columbia, to be operated by the Tŝilhqot’in National Government and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The hatchery will focus...
Andfjord Salmon nears key milestones in Kvalnes build-out
Andfjord Salmon Group AS (Andfjord Salmon) is making significant progress on the build-out of its Kvalnes facility, with all workstreams either on or ahead of schedule. The company announced that its waterways infrastructure, a...
Billund Aquaculture founder launches new company
The founder of the bankrupt Billund Aquaculture, Christian Sørensen, has announced the creation of a new company, Billund Aquatech. The new venture will focus on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), leveraging Sørensen’s decades long experience...
Mariculture Systems plans first offshore fish farm in Portugal
Mariculture Systems, an Israel-owned aquaculture company, has announced plans to establish Portugal’s first large-scale offshore fish farm in the Algarve region. The farm, designed to produce sea bass and sea bream, will be located...
