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Happy holidays to you, our valued readers. We hope this year, we've been able to create useful content to make your work easier. We plan to do even better in 2025, so stay tuned.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
This week 
 

Global aquaculture to see steady growth in 2025, RaboResearch predicts

A new report from RaboResearch states that the global aquaculture industry should see improved production growth for certain species in 2025. According to the report, Finfish production could have the greatest growth, while shrimp, which faces relatively low prices, is expected to grow just two per cent yearly.


Grieg Seafood reports fuel spill in B.C., cites human error

About 7,5000 litres of diesel has spilled at one of Grieg Seafood's fish farms in Esperanza, British Columbia. In a company statement, Grieg shared the diesel fuel spill into Lutes Creek was caused by human error that occurred during a fuel transfer on a floating concrete platform on Dec. 14.


Jim Parsons named 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner

The Northwest Aquaculture Alliance (NWAA) has given James E. (Jim) Parsons the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Parsons, Jamestown Seafood CEO, was presented the award during NWAA’s Annual Board Dinner in Sequim, Washington. 


 
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Deep Dive: Winter preparedness

As the weather cools, feed and growth rates begin to slow and biofouling growth tapers off. Someone outside of the industry might think that work is beginning to slow down for fish farmers through the fall and early winter, but this simply isn’t the case. In fact, things tend to be a little more rushed at this time of year. » Read More...
 
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No silver bullet against sea lice

Sea lice continues to be one of, if not the, most pressing issues facing the aquaculture industry. Kari Olli Helgesen of the Norwegian Veterinary Institute conducts a yearly survey as part of their annual Fish Health Report. “We ask fish health personnel working in fish health companies, the industry or authorities, to rank what they think is most important,” says Helgesen. » Read More...
 
 
Research 
 

B.C. research to reduce ocean acidification in oysters underway

Researchers from Vancouver Island University are collaborating with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on a research project to make shellfish more resilient to ocean acidification. » Read More...

Women-owned kelp farm awarded USDA funds for skincare research

Cold Current Kelp, a regenerative ocean farm and skincare company in Maine, has been awarded US$175,000 in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds through the USDA. » 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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