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New study confirms Antarctic krill meal as fit substitute

A new study has found Antarctic krill meal as a suitable replacement for fishmeal in diets for European seabass after feeding trials showed positive effects on fish growth performance, feed utilization and liver metabolism.


B.C.’s homegrown RAS operator preps for rapic growth, names CEO

With Blue Star Foods Corp.’s acquisition of British Columbia-based Taste of BC Aquafarms now complete, the land-based producer of steelhead salmon is ready to embark on an “aggressive expansion,” according to founder Steve Atkinson.


Free tutorial on growing oysters

Florida Sea Grant and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences said the online course is designed for beginners and those interested in learning about the prospects of off-bottom oyster culture in the Gulf of Mexico region.
 
 
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Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook, 2nd Edition

Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic animals and plants, and other seafood businesses continue to grow rapidly around the world. However, many of these businesses fail due to the lack of sufficient attention to marketing. The Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook provides the reader with a comprehensive, yet user-friendly presentation of key concepts and tools necessary for aquaculture and seafood businesses to evaluate and adapt to changing market conditions. >> Learn More
 
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From the Editor: Life lessons from a heat wave

We’ve seen how fluctuating temperatures have killed marine animals and impacted operators financially in aquaculture’s brief history. These are sobering statistics; unfortunately, these extreme-heat episodes will likely become more frequent, say scientists. » Read more
 
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Freshwater farming is more affordable and sustainable than in ocean: study

Optimistic projections say that smart mariculture – fish farming at sea – could increase ocean fish and shellfish production by 21 million to 44 million metric tons by 2050, a 36-74 per cent jump from current yields. » Read more

Designing ways: America Aquafarms tackle toughest challenges in sea farming

The semi-closed pen structure tackles sea lice. A floating ring of rigid aluminum holds a circular sack made of a high-strength polymer, which extends in a cone to a depth of 36 metres. The pen’s water supply is drawn from below, where fewer sea lice exist. » Read more
 
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Events  
 

AquaNor 2021

Aug. 24-27, 2021
Trondheim, Norway
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USTFA Fall Conference 2021

Sept. 8-10, 2021
Branson, Missouri
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RAS Roundtable Discussion

Sept. 14, 2021
Virtual Event
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Aquaculture Europe 2021

Oct. 4-7, 2021
Madeira, Portugal
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