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The continued influence of colonialism on research and the need to structurally transform the processes and practices of science were the focus of a panel discussion at the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform Conference in 2023. Centering local voices to break down the underlying power relationships between the researcher and the researched is a key part of decolonizing science. The discussion, focused ...
We are pleased to announce the exceptional news that the Journal of the World Aquaculture Societyhas become the 19th most quoted journal in the Fisheries Science category. Congratulations to editors Matthew Slater and Carole ...
When it comes to fish feed, the ingredients have traditionally included fishmeal and fish oil. With new technology and environmental concerns, restrictions on the use of fishmeal and fish oil are being implemented and new research is discovering alternative ingredients for more sustainable sources of nutrients to support the aquaculture industry. There are about 40 essential nutrients that are ...
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Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) project supported by the U.S. Soybean Export Council and Fishery & Technology Extension Station of Jiangsu province, following China’s Liyang Qianmatang Chenqiang Special Aquaculture Co. ...
In light of overfishing and concerns of extinction, this practice has been deemed unsustainable. Many fisheries use net pens for Pacific Bluefin Tuna farming as well; those fish are fed using baitfish which creates an unsustainable system. ...
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Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today responded to a report about animal welfare standards in the aquaculture industry. The ASC standards include a number of requirements for animal welfare. By choosing seafood with the ASC logo, consumers reward environmentally and socially responsible farmers who are required to treat their animals, as well as their staff and their neighbours and the ...
“It’s hard to take much positive from this study, but it can be a rallying cry for governments as the WTO is in a position to end harmful subsidies and have a huge impact on the ocean,” says Isabel Jarrett, manager of Pew Charitable Trusts’ fishing subsidies program. Pew helped fund the research. The clock is ticking The findings underscore the high ...
Dr Takashi Kamiyama, National Fisheries Research Institute, shared his experience in developing ‘Amakoro (rolling sweet) Oyster’ with single seed method in order to recover of Tsunami affected aquaculture industry in Tohoku. ...
Every year a jury is on the search for the best stand of Nor-Fishing. This year The Research Plaza was selected as the winner. The jury has had a hard time selecting three finalists among the hundres of excellent stands on this year’s exhibition. In a jurors’ meeting on Thursday they agreed on three finalists. Stand no. D-344: Mørenot Stand no. D-341: Cemre Shipyards ...
“Our study provides an independent estimate of global inland fishery harvests based on food web ecology and fisheries activity, and can help resource managers in the United States and around the world make informed decisions about the often competing uses of inland fresh waters,” said Andrew Deines, a scientist with Michigan State University’s ...
Ohio needs more fish farmers, and researchers at the Ohio Center for Aquaculture Research and Development are working to meet that need. The center will offer a daylong introductory workshop on aquaculture and aquaponics Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop, which will be held at The Ohio State University South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road in Piketon, is designed to offer participants ...
Pond and gut microbial management are keys to securing shrimp farming. Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a primary producer and major supplier of probiotics and yeast derivatives, participated at AQUACULTURE CHENNAI 2016 August 23-24, 2016, in Chennai, India, as Platinum Sponsor and invited speaker. The theme of the international conference was “Reflect & Restore Tempo of Vannamei Shrimp ...
Experts from Denmark, Brazil, Vietnam and France presented advanced research as well as practical results and solutions. Special focus was placed on a better understanding of pond bioremediation and shrimp intestinal microbiota role and modulation. ...
AquaGen is now working in order to exploit this knowledge both in the breeding programs and in the salmon eggs which are supplied to the industry. This research project is a good example of how the sequencing of the salmon genome contributes to increased knowledge about salmon biology, with great benefits for both aquaculture and wild fish stock management. ...
Research supported by the soybean industry is looking to convert some farm-raised fish into vegetarians. A South Dakota State University fisheries scientist is developing a soy protein feed that's tasty and easily digestible to eventually reduce the industry's need for using wild-caught fish as food for farm-raised fish. ...
AQUAEXCEL2020 will integrate a large group of leading European aquaculture research facilities and aims to advance aquaculture research and innovation in Europe. ...
New research published in the Marine Stewardship Council’s Science Series highlights the importance of understanding spatial structure and connectivity of meta-population fish stocks when assessing the sustainability of fisheries. ...
Fish fed polystyrene nanoparticles are less active and show changes to their brains and metabolism, according to a study by Swedish and Danish researchers. The findings suggest that nanoparticles in the environment could have a major impact on fish and aquatic ecosystems. Nanoparticles are increasingly used in consumer products, such as cosmetics, and enter the environment via sewage systems. ...
Common sole in the North Sea only spawns in April and May. Because the next generation of this much-in-demand fish cannot be reproduced well in captivity, it cannot be raised profitably in fish farms. However, researchers at IMARES Wageningen UR managed to select the conditions for farm-raised sole in such a way that the fish started reproducing even outside the season. By selecting the right ...
Herding cattle. Counting fish. Taking an animal's temperature. Applying pesticides. When it comes to drones, "your imagination can go pretty wild in terms of what would be possible," says Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union. This month, the Federal Aviation Administration issued the first permit for agricultural use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Steven Edgar, president and CEO ...