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AquaBounty launches new sustainability reporting initiative

The land-based aquaculture company, based in Maynard, Mass., is working with MZ Group to launch its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) integrated reporting initiative. It will be using the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) as its primary reporting benchmark, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.


USDA awards $10M to address aquaculture challenges

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $10 million to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) to carry out a set of projects to solve specific aquaculture challenges. The Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Supporting Atlantic Salmon (SAS2) will address a range of challenges.
 
 
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VIDEO: Filtration & Disinfection Solutions for Aquaculture

From land-based aquaculture to transporting fish in well-boats, highly controlled water conditions are critical for long-term, productive growth. Discover Evoqua’s range of disinfection and filtration systems which can be applied right across the aquaculture industry to ensure optimal conditions for fish health, improving yields and quality. Click here to watch this video to learn more.
 
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Pure-strain striped bass: An opportunity waiting to be tapped

The authors of a recent study wrote that pure-strain striped bass meets all of the criteria that could diversify aquaculture into coastal areas: the species fetches a premium price; there’s high, albeit inconsistent, consumer demand; it adapts well to localized production environments and, perhaps more importantly, it can live in fresh or saltwater unlike its hybrid counterpart. » Read more
 
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Brown Trout: Biology, Ecology and Management

The brown trout is an iconic species across its natural European distribution and has been introduced throughout the World. Brown Trout: Biology, Ecology and Management offers a comprehensive review of the scientific information and current research on this major fish species. >> Learn more
 
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Stress and tiredness key factors in farming accidents

In the United States, animal production and aquaculture ranked 6th among industries with the highest rates of workplace injuries, with 5.6 cases per 100 workers, according to 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Canada, aquaculture occupational health and safety is understudied. » Read more

Keeping up with a changing industry

While colleges and universities provide good foundation programs, human resource managers in the industry say the need for continuous learning is critical in an industry where the adoption of new systems, standards and certifications is constant. Providing aquaculture employees with the right training opportunities can come in different ways. » Read more
 
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FAQs on improving aquaculture with UV and Ozone technology

Managing water quality and preventing disease from affecting your yields is a complicated process that can involve many different technologies and solutions. » Read more
 
Events  
 
RAS Connector series

Animal AgRech Innovation Summit

Oct. 19-20, 2021
Virtual Event
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RAS Virtual Summit 2021

Nov. 3, 2021
Virtual Event
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World Aquaculture 2021

Nov. 8-12, 2021
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
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NWFCC 2021

Dec. 6-9, 2021
Boise, Idaho
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