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Aquaculture in the Philippines: The Top 10 Diseases Shrimp Farmers Should Be Aware Of

Shrimp are one of the most popular aquaculture species in the Philippines. Shrimp farming can be highly profitable, with higher harvest rates and relatively low production costs compared to other species when standardized, sustainable aquaculture approaches are followed. Disease outbreaks over the last two decades, however, have led to dramatic declines in the shrimp output and challenges for ...

May 25, 2020

By QB Labs, LLC

What Types Of Fish You Can Farm in Nigeria

Fish farming a profitable business in Nigeria, let’s now proceed to decide which specie of fish we want to farm. Below are some of the most popular fish species that is suitable for Aquaculture. 1. Catfish Even though Catfish is not the most popular fish in Nigeria, this fish species is by far the most cultivated in Nigeria. One thing good about catfish is that it is one of the easiest fish ...

Apr. 23, 2019

By Henan Sunwit Industry Co., Ltd

Shrimp farming: Why prevention is better than medicine

Disease challenges that have affected a number of key shrimp production regions around the world in recent years have increased the focus on producing healthier and more robust stocks. In addition to establishing very strict sanitary requirements, many shrimp farmers have sought new health-specific diets across the shrimp lifecycle that progress growth and reduce bacterial challenges. Some, ...

Sep. 7, 2016

By Skretting - Nutreco Group

Effects of different management regimes on mangrove ecosystem services in Java, Indonesia

This new report, published by Wageningen University and Wetlands International, seeks to fill a significant gap in mangrove ecosystem service estimates. While several studies have sought to measure and value the ecosystem services provided by mangrove ecosystems in general, this new piece of research has for the first time conducted separate evaluations for zones that are characterised by ...

Aug. 20, 2015

By Wetlands International

The advantages and disadvantages of culturing fish.

The advantages and disadvantages of culturing fish. Experts develop practical recommendations for decision-makers, scientists and producers for a sustainable development of Mediterranean aquaculture. Human demand for fish is growing steadily. With fisheries decreasing worldwide, aquaculture is becoming an important socio-economic alternative and a source of proteins and healthy oils. ...

Jul. 13, 2007

By International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Future Brief: Sustainable Aquaculture

Is sustainable aquaculture possible? Aquaculture is facing a new era of expansion in Europe. What are the environmental implications of this, and how can the sector expand sustainably? This Future Brief from Science for Environment Policy presents an overview of research into aquaculture’s impacts, and considers how it could develop in harmony with environmental goals. The EU’s Blue ...

May 1, 2015

By European Commission

Estimating preferences for non-market attributes of aquaculture and sustainable seafood production: methods and empirical applications

If aquaculture is to promote sustainable seafood production, the public must be willing to accept associated tradeoffs. Tradeoffs may include impacts on a variety of environmental and social attributes. Public preferences for aquaculture may differ according to type of operation, species, region, and other factors. Stated preference methods can assist policymakers in designing balanced, ...

Oct. 1, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

Project - AquaVitae

“New species, processes and products contributing to increased production and improved sustainability in emerging low trophic, and existing low and high trophic aquaculture value chains in the Atlantic” AquaVitae aims to increase aquaculture production in and around the Atlantic Ocean by developing new species, processes and products. The focus of the project is placed on low trophic ...

Aug. 19, 2020

By Ocean Rainforest

The Ecological Fishprint of Nations: Measuring Humanity’s Impact on Marine Ecosystems

In November, 2006, a prominent team of ecologists and economists issued this dire warning: if current fishing patterns continue, all major commercial fish species will suffer population collapses by 2048. In March 2005, the United Nations State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture report stated that 7 of the top 10 marine fish species, accounting for about 30 percent of all capture fisheries ...

Nov. 1, 2006

By Redefining Progress

Probiotics in Aquaculture

Aquaculture is an essential and emerging food-producing sector in the world. The fishery yearbook 2017 states that 153 million tons of total fish production used for human consumption. But the production is always hindered by disease and environmental situations. These conditions result in severe financial losses for the companies. However, the use of antibiotics in aquaculture causes the ...

Oct. 10, 2020

By Invivo Biosciences, LLC

Anaerobic biodegradability of fish remains: experimental investigation and parameter estimation

The generation of organic waste associated with aquaculture fish processing has increased significantly in recent decades. The objective of this study is to evaluate the anaerobic biodegradability of several fish processing fractions, as well as water treatment sludge, for tilapia and sturgeon species cultured in recirculated aquaculture systems. After substrate characterization, the ultimate ...

Mar. 27, 2015

By IWA Publishing

Fishing for a Solution

As writer Rowan Jacobsen explores in our recent feature “Has Meat Met Its Match?,” animal agriculture’s hefty environmental footprint is creating interest in exploring ways to meet humans’ growing appetite for animal protein that extend beyond beef, chicken and pork. In some places, that exploration is going underwater. Aquaculture, or fish farming, is the fastest growing ...

Aug. 1, 2014

By Ensia

Salmon aquaculture could incorporate seaweed and sea urchins to reduce nitrogen enrichment

Farming fish together with seaweed and other species could help improve the sustainability of aquaculture and reduce pollution. A new study provides a tool for designing sustainable fish farming systems and calculates their potential to recycle waste. An example of a salmon farming system incorporating seaweed and sea urchins could reduce nitrogen releases to the environment by 45%. Over half of ...

Jan. 21, 2016

By European Commission, Environment DG

Top 5 Sustainable Farmed Fish & Seafood

One of the major pushes towards 100% sustainable farmed fish and seafood across the globe is the possibility for increased food production without increasing used natural resources. With new technological advances in aquaculture and agriculture, farmed seafood is losing its undeserved bad reputation and emerging as the new environmentally friendly and healthy option for seafood enthusiasts. Here ...

Oct. 12, 2018

By Osmo Systems

Polyurethane Pond Liner for Aquaculture Farm Projects in Philippines

Polyurethane pond liner is the kind of low permeable synthetic membrane liner and cost effective geotechnical engineering material which are widely used for water containment, aquaculture farm anti seepage lining applications. Polyurethane pond liner is made of finest quality high density polyurethane with specially formulated, virgin polyethylene resin, combined with specified quantity ...

Nov. 8, 2019

By Best Project Material Co., Ltd (BPM)

Rising Meat Consumption Takes Big Bite out of Grain Harvest

http://www.earth-policy.org/data_highlights/2011/highlights22 World consumption of animal protein is everywhere on the rise. Meat consumption increased from 44 million tons in 1950 to 284 million tons in 2009, more than doubling annual consumption per person to over 90 pounds. The rise in consumption of milk and eggs is equally dramatic. Wherever incomes rise, so does meat consumption. As the ...

Nov. 22, 2011

By Earth Policy Institute

Enhanced resistance to BCWD in Troutlodge strains

Joint research of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Troutlodge has shown that Genomic Selection can double the prediction accuracy for Bacterial Cold Water Disease (BCWD). Application of Genomic Selection for BCWD resistance to three generations of Troutlodge broodstock resulted in a challenge survival increasing from 33.5% in 2015 to 78.3% in 2019. This is a staggering ...

May 19, 2020

By Troutlodge, Inc. - part of Hendrix Genetics

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