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Editor's Note 
 
In this newsletter, we remember Thierry Chopin, the father of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), who passed away at 65. The seaweed aquaculture advocate wore several hats and won many awards. There's more about him in the feature section.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
This week 
 

New toolkit to reduce environmental impact of aquaculture feed

Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has launched a resource for companies to tackle the climate change, habitat, and biodiversity risks associated with aquaculture feed, Feed Solutions Toolkit.


Marine Biologics to develop new ingredients from Alaskan kelp

France-based macroalgae food tech company, Marine Biologics, has received funding from the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation’s Joint Innovations Project, to develop new ingredients from newly commercialized Alaskan kelp species.


NOAA scientists launch tool for Northeast oyster farmers to measure nitrogen removal

Scientists from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center and the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science have created an online tool for oyster growers in the Northeast United States to calculate how much nitrogen their farms remove from local waterways.


 
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Thierry Chopin: Father of IMTA

The world of aquaculture recently honoured a tireless advocate of seaweed culture and his life’s work. Thierry Chopin, professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Canada and a tireless advocate of seaweed aquaculture, passed away on July 18, 2024, on Prince Edward Island in Canada. He was 65. » Read More...
 
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Jennifer Woodland: Prioritizing the future of B.C. salmon farming

Jennifer Woodland serves as chair at B.C. Salmon Farmers’ Association. She shares an unedited update of what the B.C. salmon aquaculture looks like as it continues to navigate the uncertainties of the Canadian government’s transition plan to ban ocean net pens in British Columbia. » Read More...
 
 
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Fish welfare 
 

Happy fish, happy farm

When it comes to aquaculture, all fish are created equal – at least, as far as fish welfare is concerned. The idea that fish are sentient animals, able to experience both positive and negative sensations or feelings, may be a relatively novel — and somewhat controversial — concept. » Read More...

Dr. Debbie Plouffe: Unlocking the potential of genome editing

Dr. Debbie Plouffe, vice president of business development at the Centre for Aquaculture Technologies, discussed the potential of genome editing in aquaculture, including improved disease management and productivity. » Read More...

 
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Events 
 

Milford Aquaculture Seminar

Jan. 13-15, 2025
Shelton, Connecticut
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Ontario Aquaculture Association Conference

Feb. 26-27, 2025
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
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