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Editor's Note 
 
Pathogens are one of salmon farmers' biggest nightmares. One of our features tells a story of an advancement in understanding and fighting these pathogens that threaten farmed fish. Enjoy the article!
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
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Canadian government funds MSX research with $850K

The government of Canada has awarded more than $850,000 (US$ 593,000) in funding to support scientific research activities on multinucleate sphere unknown X (MSX.) MSX was first detected in Canada in 2002 in the Bras d'Or Lakes area of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.


Saudi Arabia approves Unibio’s protein for aquaculture feed

Unibio's microbial single-cell protein, Uniprotein®, has been officially approved for aquaculture applications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for fish and crustaceans by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). 


Maryland’s Fall Oyster Survey shows strong Chesapeake Bay populations

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ annual Fall Oyster Survey has shown that oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay are doing well.


 
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High biosecurity design

Chile’s salmon farming industry has reached a pivotal moment in its fight against devastating diseases. Central to this effort is Salmon Clinical Trials, the nation’s first university high-biosecurity wet laboratory specifically designed for experimental clinical trials on salmon pathogens. This cutting-edge facility, led by Ricardo Enríquez, represents a significant leap forward in understanding and combating pathogens that threaten farmed fish » Read More...
 
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From the Editor: Pushing boundaries

Just when I think I’ve got a handle on the subject matter we discuss in our pages, an issue comes along that challenges me to dig deep and educate myself as much as possible. Many of you, our readers, are scientists and so, you understand more than I do that ongoing science and research is about pushing the boundaries of what we know and how we can do it better. » Read More...
 
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Feed for Thought: To leach or not to leach

Advances in research allowed for the optimization of the dietary requirements of a lot of commercially important cultured species, but a lot is still unknown and open for scientific investigation. But whenever we think about aquafeed, we tend to concentrate on the nutritional needs of the fish, overlooking the importance of good quality pellets for fish performance. » Read More...
 
 
Disease Management 
 

Transparency and traceability as biosecurity tools

Biosecurity can make or break a hatchery operation. “It increases productivity in terms of survival, growth and FCR. It reduces (the) usage of expensive medicines and chemicals. Production costs are lessened because there (is) no occurrence of mass mortalities. » Read More

HIPRA releases manual for disease prevention in fish

HIPRA, a biotechnological pharmaceutical company has released a new fish necropsy manual for disease prevention. According to HIPRA, the early identification of diseases is crucial for implementing control measures and preventing the spread of pathogens. » Read More

 
MORE HEADLINES 
 

AquaTactics enters fish vaccine market with USDA approval

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Climate change threatens Great Lakes aquaculture, expert warns

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BioMar strengthens aquaculture feed R&D with full ownership of LetSea

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Salmon return to North Yuba River for first time in nearly 100 years

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American Fisheries Society condemns mass layoffs under DOGE cuts

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Events 
 

42nd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference

April 29-May 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, California
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International Seaweed Symposium 2025

May 4-9, 2025
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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