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Continuing Education Workshops at Aquaculture 2019
Commercial Aquaponics Workshop Global demand for high quality proteins and vegetables has made aquaponics a viable option. With increased interest in these growing methods, it is difficult to find information and courses that are provided by proven commercial instructors. The U.S. Aquaculture Society, Auburn University and commercial producers have teamed up to host a full-day event. Best ...
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Environmental impact research urged for fish farming
More research and sharing of best practice could minimise the environmental impacts of aquaculture, and maximise its potential to alleviate food insecurity, according to a report by the WorldFish Center and the non-profit organisation Conservation International. Almost half of all seafood consumed originates from aquaculture — the farming of aquatic animals and plants in coastal and inland ...
By SciDev.Net
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USDA Seeks Research Grants to Develop U.S. Aquaculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in aquaculture development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking research grant funding applications for projects to support an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the U.S. and generate new science-based information and innovation to address industry constraints. Although ...
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Rio 2016 to Support MSC and ASC Certified Seafood
The Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games today announced a comprehensive agreement to promote Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified seafood at the 2016 Rio Games. This landmark announcement means that all of the seafood served to the athletes, officials, press and at the onsite restaurants will be certified as ...
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Improving fisheries and aquaculture sector Turkey
The twinning project aims to contribute to the improvement of the performance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Turkey. Its goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry that ensures a fair standard of living for fishing communities, but recognises the impact of human activity on all components of the ecosystem. As such the project team will work in line with the EU Common Market ...
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Improving fisheries and aquaculture sector Turkey
The twinning project aims to contribute to the improvement of the performance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Turkey. Its goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry that ensures a fair standard of living for fishing communities, but recognises the impact of human activity on all components of the ecosystem. As such the project team will work in line with the EU Common Market ...
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New Chairman for MSC Developing World Working Group
The Marine Stewardship Council’s Developing World Working Group has appointed Professor Eyiwunmi Augustinee Falaye as its new chairperson. Professor Falaye will oversee a group of stakeholders representing 11 countries from across the developing world. The Developing World Working Group provides advice and guidance to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on the challenges and solutions to ...
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Dutch retailers commit to first joint MSC, ASC and WWF ‘Think Fish’ campaign
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and World Wide Fund for Nature–Netherlands (WWF-NL) have claimed the second week of September as ‘Think Fish Week’. Dutch retailers will actively promote the wide range of MSC and ASC labelled products available to shoppers through in-store nationwide advertising. The campaign will encourage consumers to ...
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Sea lice pesticides from Norwegian fish farms can exceed UK environmental health standards
Levels of aquaculture pesticides exceed UK environmental quality standards (EQSs) in samples taken from near Norwegian fish farms, a recent study has shown. The researchers examined five pesticides used to kill sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) and showed that in many cases their concentrations exceeded UK EQSs. They used UK standards, they explain, because there are currently no Norwegian EQSs ...
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First-ever federal rules for offshore fish farming issued
The first-ever federal regulations for large-scale fish farming in the ocean were issued Monday, opening a new frontier in the harvesting of popular seafood species such as red drum, tuna and red snapper. The new rules allow the farming of fish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The rules - in the making for years - were announced in New Orleans by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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RASTECH April 2023
Nova Q are looking forward to taking part in RASTECH 2023, Orlando, Florida. RASTECH will bring together some of the leading influencers and innovators in recirculating aquaculture, especially for those focused on the environmental benefits of RAS. It looks certain to be an exciting few days where we will discuss all things biofilter and off flavour compounds with the leading minds in US and ...
By Nova Q LTD
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Landmark Report Investigates Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture; Finds Sustainably-Farmed Seafood Holds Key to Future Global Food Security
First-Ever Global Assessment Of Environmental Costs Of Aquaculture Shows Farmed Seafood To Be Less Ecologically Damaging Than Livestock Production; Great Potential For Improvements In Efficiency A new and comprehensive analysis released by WorldFish Center and Conservation International (CI) has investigated the environmental impact of the world's major aquaculture production systems and ...
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Umitron Receives an Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Grant, Sponsored by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), with the Winning Submission Theme: Developing a Data Platform for Shrimp Farming in the ASEAN Region by Using IoT/AI Technologies.
Umitron K.K. (Location: Tokyo; President: Ken Fujiwara; hereinafter referred to as “Umitron”) was selected for an Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) project grant, sponsored by JETRO(Japan External Trade Organization). Umitron will lead the project to develop a data platform for shrimp farming in the ASEAN region by using IoT/AI technologies. The project aims to contribute to SDGs by ...
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ASC’s First Monitoring & Evaluation Report Shows Impact of Certified Responsible Aquaculture
ASC has published its first Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) report, demonstrating for the first time the impact of certified responsible aquaculture, including clear improvements in the environmental performance of salmon farms in Norway, Canada and Chile, and shrimp farms in Vietnam. The report is a product of ASC’s measurable performance requirements, commitment to transparency, and ...
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Bringing aquaculture sustainability down to earth
More recent efforts to develop indicators of sustainability incorporate broader considerations that include economic and social sustainability in addition to environmental sustainability. Of these, economic and social sustainability considerations have received far less attention in the research literature than has environmental sustainability. In today’s world, there is no debate over ...
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With MoU, Fast-Growing Grilled Fish Takeaway Restaurant Chain in China Prioritizes BAP
Yexiao Food & Catering Management Co. Ltd., which owns and operates China’s Zhuge Legend grilled fish takeaway restaurant chain, is giving priority to seafood originating from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified facilities as part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the Qingdao-based company signed with the Global Aquaculture Alliance (now the Global Seafood Alliance) ...
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Environmentally Sustainable Salmon Dinner a Success
The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) hosted a dinner event in support of its environmentally-sustainable salmon aquaculture program on Wednesday, May 15th at the Yale Club, New York, NY. Sixty guests had the opportunity to sample land-based, closed containment salmon, which was prepared by renowned chef and culinary consultant Tom Valenti. The salmon was grown in a land-based closed containment ...
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In-Situ Inc. Announces Acquisition of PR Aqua Supplies Ltd.
In-Situ® Inc. announced today the acquisition of PR Aqua Supplies Ltd., a leading aquaculture solutions provider based in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. PR Aqua designs and integrates comprehensive systems for water treatment and fish handling in the public and private sectors on a worldwide basis. The partnership with PR Aqua adds to In-Situ Inc.’s sales, ...
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Japan`s Ishimitsu Commits to BAP Certification Program
Japanese food and beverage conglomerate S. Ishimitsu & Co. Ltd. has committed to sourcing seafood from Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified farms and processing plants, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (now the Global Seafood Alliance) announced in mid-August. Ishimitsu-Shoji is currently offering shrimp products with the BAP label. “We pursue social value as well as economic ...
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Development Prospect Of Aquaculture Industry
The fish feed machine is used to make fish feed pellets. Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery is a professional fish feed machine manufacturer, which can provide various types of machines according to customers' requirements. Consumer Demand Of Seafood At present, with the gradual increase in consumption levels, consumers are also diversifying their demand for seafood, and the choices are becoming wider ...
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