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Benchmark expands its genetics team

Benchmark Genetics is looking to strengthen its genetics team with two new hires. Dr. Grayzella Yoshida is the new senior geneticist that will be working at the company’s head office in Bergen, Norway. Hans Ekvall is the new junior geneticist.


Study identifies optimum parameters for transport of live Peruvian grunt

Pinning down parameters in transport of live Peruvian grunt (A. scapularis) juveniles has removed one of the choke points in furthering research on the new species for aquaculture development in Peru.


Iran seeks self-sufficiency on broodstock

The Iranian government hopes to expand the aquaculture industry in the coming few years while completely abandoning broodstock import. Nabiullah Khoonmirzaei, head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization, said the Iranian government has made some progress in developing its fish farming sector as it gradually overcomes import dependence on broodstock.
 
 
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GIFT is good but some Bangladesh farmers still prefer local strains

Genetically-improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) is tried-and-tested but some farmers in Bangladesh still go for local strains. This practise is seen as potentially holding them back economically. There is, however, the other side of economy talks. » Read more
 
 
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RESEARCH 
 

Artemia vs. microdiets in early weaning of European sea bass larvae

A study in Germany has demonstrated that live feed still trumps microparticulate diets (MDs) in early weaning in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) larvae. But it also showed that MD development has been improving. » Read more

Protecting a prehistoric creature

There is no way an alligator gar could win a beauty contest; but they could earn a gold trophy for survival. Ancestral fossils have been found dating back approximately 215 million years ago. Scientists in Texas are delving into the mysteries surrounding these massive fish and ways to ensure their survival. » Read more
 
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